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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.28, 997.68 and 448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.28, 997.68 and 448.80 is: 673.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.28 : 997.68 = 448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.28/997.68 = 448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.28x = 997.68 × 448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.28x = 447,758.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,758.78/665.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.04

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