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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664, 995.12 and 448.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664, 995.12 and 448.96 is: 672.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664 : 995.12 = 448.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664/995.12 = 448.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664x = 995.12 × 448.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664x = 446,769.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,769.08/664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.84

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