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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.26, 994.82 and 446.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.26, 994.82 and 446.38 is: 669.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.26 : 994.82 = 446.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.26/994.82 = 446.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.26x = 994.82 × 446.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.26x = 444,063.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,063.03/663.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.52

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