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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.96, 990.72 and 445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.96, 990.72 and 445.68 is: 668.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.96 : 990.72 = 445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.96/990.72 = 445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.96x = 990.72 × 445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.96x = 441,544.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,544.09/660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.03

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