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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.40, 999.60 and 447.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.40, 999.60 and 447.70 is: 671.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.40 : 999.60 = 447.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.40/999.60 = 447.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.40x = 999.60 × 447.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.40x = 447,520.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,520.92/666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.55

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