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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.81, 997.22 and 202.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.81, 997.22 and 202.59 is: 303.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.81 : 997.22 = 202.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.81/997.22 = 202.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.81x = 997.22 × 202.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.81x = 202,026.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,026.80/664.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.89

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