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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.84, 990.08 and 443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.84, 990.08 and 443.52 is: 665.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.84 : 990.08 = 443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.84/990.08 = 443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.84x = 990.08 × 443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.84x = 439,120.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,120.28/659.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.50

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