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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.32, 996.95 and 445.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.32, 996.95 and 445.36 is: 668.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.32 : 996.95 = 445.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.32/996.95 = 445.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.32x = 996.95 × 445.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.32x = 444,004.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,004.01/664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.36

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