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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.12, 991.30 and 442.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.12, 991.30 and 442.00 is: 662.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.12 : 991.30 = 442.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.12/991.30 = 442.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.12x = 991.30 × 442.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.12x = 438,152.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,152.62/661.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.74

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