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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.40, 1,001.52 and 447.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.40, 1,001.52 and 447.74 is: 672.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.40 : 1,001.52 = 447.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.40/1,001.52 = 447.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.40x = 1,001.52 × 447.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.40x = 448,420.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,420.56/666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.90

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