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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.01, 996.95 and 294.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.01, 996.95 and 294.54 is: 441.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.01 : 996.95 = 294.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.01/996.95 = 294.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.01x = 996.95 × 294.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.01x = 293,640.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,640.18/665.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.56

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