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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.18, 991.14 and 444.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.18, 991.14 and 444.82 is: 666.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.18 : 991.14 = 444.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.18/991.14 = 444.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.18x = 991.14 × 444.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.18x = 440,878.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,878.89/661.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.81

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