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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.16, 997.38 and 446.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.16, 997.38 and 446.48 is: 668.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.16 : 997.38 = 446.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.16/997.38 = 446.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.16x = 997.38 × 446.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.16x = 445,308.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,308.98/666.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.47

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