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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.28, 991.62 and 387.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.28, 991.62 and 387.44 is: 580.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.28 : 991.62 = 387.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.28/991.62 = 387.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.28x = 991.62 × 387.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.28x = 384,193.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,193.25/661.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.98

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