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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.65, 997.58 and 448.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.65, 997.58 and 448.38 is: 672.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.65 : 997.58 = 448.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.65/997.58 = 448.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.65x = 997.58 × 448.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.65x = 447,294.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,294.92/664.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.98

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