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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.76, 997.19 and 202.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.76, 997.19 and 202.58 is: 303.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.76 : 997.19 = 202.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.76/997.19 = 202.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.76x = 997.19 × 202.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.76x = 202,016.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,016.00/664.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.89

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