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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.68, 996.60 and 447.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.68, 996.60 and 447.68 is: 672.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.68 : 996.60 = 447.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.68/996.60 = 447.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.68x = 996.60 × 447.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.68x = 446,157.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,157.89/663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.25

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