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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.58, 997.11 and 450.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.58, 997.11 and 450.18 is: 675.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.58 : 997.11 = 450.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.58/997.11 = 450.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.58x = 997.11 × 450.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.58x = 448,878.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,878.98/664.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.43

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