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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.60, 996.24 and 447.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.60, 996.24 and 447.60 is: 671.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.60 : 996.24 = 447.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.60/996.24 = 447.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.60x = 996.24 × 447.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.60x = 445,917.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,917.02/663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.97

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