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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.98, 997.48 and 202.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.98, 997.48 and 202.77 is: 304.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.98 : 997.48 = 202.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.98/997.48 = 202.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.98x = 997.48 × 202.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.98x = 202,259.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,259.27/664.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.16

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