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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.37, 998.16 and 448.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.37, 998.16 and 448.50 is: 672.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.37 : 998.16 = 448.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.37/998.16 = 448.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.37x = 998.16 × 448.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.37x = 447,674.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,674.76/665.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.82

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