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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.58, 996.46 and 448.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.58, 996.46 and 448.76 is: 671.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.58 : 996.46 = 448.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.58/996.46 = 448.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.58x = 996.46 × 448.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.58x = 447,171.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,171.39/665.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.85

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