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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.94, 994.41 and 446.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.94, 994.41 and 446.67 is: 670.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.94 : 994.41 = 446.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.94/994.41 = 446.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.94x = 994.41 × 446.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.94x = 444,173.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,173.11/662.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.01

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