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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.98, 997.29 and 202.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.98, 997.29 and 202.65 is: 303.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.98 : 997.29 = 202.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.98/997.29 = 202.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.98x = 997.29 × 202.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.98x = 202,100.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,100.82/664.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.92

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