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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.96, 999.38 and 446.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.96, 999.38 and 446.84 is: 670.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.96 : 999.38 = 446.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.96/999.38 = 446.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.96x = 999.38 × 446.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.96x = 446,562.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,562.96/665.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.56

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