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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.64, 997.92 and 449.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.64, 997.92 and 449.10 is: 673.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.64 : 997.92 = 449.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.64/997.92 = 449.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.64x = 997.92 × 449.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.64x = 448,165.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,165.87/665.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.29

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