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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.96, 989.38 and 441.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.96, 989.38 and 441.77 is: 661.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.96 : 989.38 = 441.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.96/989.38 = 441.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.96x = 989.38 × 441.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.96x = 437,073.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,073.46/660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.27

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