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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.88, 991.25 and 444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.88, 991.25 and 444 is: 665.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.88 : 991.25 = 444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.88/991.25 = 444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.88x = 991.25 × 444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.88x = 440,115
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,115/660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.95

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