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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.90, 991.95 and 444.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.90, 991.95 and 444.63 is: 667.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.90 : 991.95 = 444.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.90/991.95 = 444.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.90x = 991.95 × 444.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.90x = 441,050.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,050.73/660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.35

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