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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.48, 994.24 and 446.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.48, 994.24 and 446.28 is: 668.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.48 : 994.24 = 446.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.48/994.24 = 446.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.48x = 994.24 × 446.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.48x = 443,709.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,709.43/663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.76

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