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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.90, 994.95 and 446.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.90, 994.95 and 446.63 is: 670.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.90 : 994.95 = 446.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.90/994.95 = 446.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.90x = 994.95 × 446.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.90x = 444,369.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,369.54/662.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.35

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