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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.96, 993.72 and 447.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.96, 993.72 and 447.68 is: 671.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.96 : 993.72 = 447.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.96/993.72 = 447.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.96x = 993.72 × 447.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.96x = 444,868.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,868.57/662.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.03

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