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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.29, 990.66 and 441.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.29, 990.66 and 441.80 is: 662.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.29 : 990.66 = 441.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.29/990.66 = 441.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.29x = 990.66 × 441.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.29x = 437,673.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,673.59/660.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.85

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