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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.72, 994.76 and 442.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.72, 994.76 and 442.68 is: 664.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.72 : 994.76 = 442.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.72/994.76 = 442.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.72x = 994.76 × 442.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.72x = 440,360.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,360.36/662.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.47

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