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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.65, 991.58 and 444.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.65, 991.58 and 444.38 is: 666.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.65 : 991.58 = 444.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.65/991.58 = 444.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.65x = 991.58 × 444.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.65x = 440,631.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,631.14/660.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.97

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