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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.78, 998.34 and 447.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.78, 998.34 and 447.75 is: 670.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.78 : 998.34 = 447.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.78/998.34 = 447.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.78x = 998.34 × 447.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.78x = 447,006.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,006.74/666.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.40

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