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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.28, 996.10 and 446.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.28, 996.10 and 446.24 is: 668.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.28 : 996.10 = 446.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.28/996.10 = 446.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.28x = 996.10 × 446.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.28x = 444,502.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,502.71/665.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.14

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