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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.40, 996.44 and 447.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.40, 996.44 and 447.92 is: 671.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.40 : 996.44 = 447.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.40/996.44 = 447.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.40x = 996.44 × 447.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.40x = 446,325.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,325.40/664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.77

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