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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.94, 997.41 and 202.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.94, 997.41 and 202.79 is: 304.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.94 : 997.41 = 202.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.94/997.41 = 202.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.94x = 997.41 × 202.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.94x = 202,259.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,259.79/664.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.18

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