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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.79, 990.89 and 443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.79, 990.89 and 443.52 is: 666.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.79 : 990.89 = 443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.79/990.89 = 443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.79x = 990.89 × 443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.79x = 439,477.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,477.32/659.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.09

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