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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.40, 997.94 and 448.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.40, 997.94 and 448.92 is: 673.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.40 : 997.94 = 448.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.40/997.94 = 448.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.40x = 997.94 × 448.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.40x = 447,995.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,995.22/665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.27

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