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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.64, 997.68 and 445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.64, 997.68 and 445.80 is: 668.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.64 : 997.68 = 445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.64/997.68 = 445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.64x = 997.68 × 445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.64x = 444,765.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,765.74/665.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.18

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