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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.15, 988.61 and 443.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.15, 988.61 and 443.07 is: 663.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.15 : 988.61 = 443.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.15/988.61 = 443.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.15x = 988.61 × 443.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.15x = 438,021.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,021.22/660.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.52

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