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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.46, 997.14 and 445.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.46, 997.14 and 445.34 is: 668.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.46 : 997.14 = 445.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.46/997.14 = 445.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.46x = 997.14 × 445.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.46x = 444,066.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,066.33/664.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.31

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