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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.91, 997.36 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.91, 997.36 and 202.91 is: 304.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.91 : 997.36 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.91/997.36 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.91x = 997.36 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.91x = 202,369.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,369.96/664.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.36

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