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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.40, 998.70 and 446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.40, 998.70 and 446.40 is: 669.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.40 : 998.70 = 446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.40/998.70 = 446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.40x = 998.70 × 446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.40x = 445,819.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,819.68/666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.00

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