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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.81, 996.84 and 299.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.81, 996.84 and 299.33 is: 448.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.81 : 996.84 = 299.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.81/996.84 = 299.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.81x = 996.84 × 299.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.81x = 298,382.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,382.87/664.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.83

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