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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.60, 994.26 and 446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.60, 994.26 and 446.60 is: 670.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.60 : 994.26 = 446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.60/994.26 = 446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.60x = 994.26 × 446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.60x = 444,036.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,036.52/662.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.14

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