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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.39, 995.84 and 445.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.39, 995.84 and 445.15 is: 667.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.39 : 995.84 = 445.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.39/995.84 = 445.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.39x = 995.84 × 445.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.39x = 443,298.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,298.18/664.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.23

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