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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.63, 998.53 and 446.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.63, 998.53 and 446.51 is: 668.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.63 : 998.53 = 446.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.63/998.53 = 446.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.63x = 998.53 × 446.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.63x = 445,855.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,855.01/666.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.82

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