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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.90, 994.14 and 446.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.90, 994.14 and 446.82 is: 669.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.90 : 994.14 = 446.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.90/994.14 = 446.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.90x = 994.14 × 446.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.90x = 444,201.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,201.63/663.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.08

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