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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.65, 996.08 and 447.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.65, 996.08 and 447.38 is: 671.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.65 : 996.08 = 447.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.65/996.08 = 447.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.65x = 996.08 × 447.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.65x = 445,619.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,619.05/663.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.47

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