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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.48, 990.72 and 443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.48, 990.72 and 443.40 is: 665.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.48 : 990.72 = 443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.48/990.72 = 443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.48x = 990.72 × 443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.48x = 439,285.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,285.25/660.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.10

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