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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.20, 997.02 and 445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.20, 997.02 and 445.60 is: 667.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.20 : 997.02 = 445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.20/997.02 = 445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.20x = 997.02 × 445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.20x = 444,272.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,272.11/665.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.88

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