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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.39, 990.92 and 441.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.39, 990.92 and 441.13 is: 661.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.39 : 990.92 = 441.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.39/990.92 = 441.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.39x = 990.92 × 441.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.39x = 437,124.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,124.54/660.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.92

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