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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.48, 996.72 and 448.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.48, 996.72 and 448.24 is: 672.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.48 : 996.72 = 448.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.48/996.72 = 448.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.48x = 996.72 × 448.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.48x = 446,769.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,769.77/664.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.36

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