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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.89, 997.43 and 448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.89, 997.43 and 448 is: 672.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.89 : 997.43 = 448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.89/997.43 = 448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.89x = 997.43 × 448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.89x = 446,848.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,848.64/664.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.06

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