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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.68, 995.10 and 446.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.68, 995.10 and 446.68 is: 670.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.68 : 995.10 = 446.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.68/995.10 = 446.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.68x = 995.10 × 446.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.68x = 444,491.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,491.27/662.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.75

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