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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.60, 998.60 and 447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.60, 998.60 and 447.12 is: 670.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.60 : 998.60 = 447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.60/998.60 = 447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.60x = 998.60 × 447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.60x = 446,491.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,491.80/665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.82

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