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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.82, 997.29 and 448.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.82, 997.29 and 448.38 is: 671.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.82 : 997.29 = 448.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.82/997.29 = 448.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.82x = 997.29 × 448.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.82x = 447,164.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,164.89/665.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.60

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