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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.38, 999.66 and 449.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.38, 999.66 and 449.50 is: 674.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.38 : 999.66 = 449.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.38/999.66 = 449.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.38x = 999.66 × 449.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.38x = 449,347.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,347.17/666.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.31

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