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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.46, 992.63 and 442.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.46, 992.63 and 442.33 is: 663.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.46 : 992.63 = 442.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.46/992.63 = 442.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.46x = 992.63 × 442.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.46x = 439,068.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,068.65/661.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.79

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