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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.46, 998.66 and 449.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.46, 998.66 and 449.96 is: 673.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.46 : 998.66 = 449.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.46/998.66 = 449.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.46x = 998.66 × 449.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.46x = 449,357.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,357.05/667.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.23

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