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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.12, 994.56 and 447.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.12, 994.56 and 447.04 is: 669.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.12 : 994.56 = 447.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.12/994.56 = 447.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.12x = 994.56 × 447.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.12x = 444,608.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,608.10/664.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.47

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