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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.08, 989.70 and 444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.08, 989.70 and 444.26 is: 665.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.08 : 989.70 = 444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.08/989.70 = 444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.08x = 989.70 × 444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.08x = 439,684.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,684.12/661.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.10

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