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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.26, 999.72 and 449.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.26, 999.72 and 449.38 is: 674.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.26 : 999.72 = 449.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.26/999.72 = 449.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.26x = 999.72 × 449.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.26x = 449,246.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,246.93/666.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.29

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