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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.40, 994.20 and 446.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.40, 994.20 and 446.14 is: 669.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.40 : 994.20 = 446.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.40/994.20 = 446.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.40x = 994.20 × 446.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.40x = 443,552.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,552.39/662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.61

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