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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.32, 997.65 and 449.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.32, 997.65 and 449.46 is: 672.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.32 : 997.65 = 449.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.32/997.65 = 449.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.32x = 997.65 × 449.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.32x = 448,403.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,403.77/666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.96

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