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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.48, 992.35 and 384.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.48, 992.35 and 384.43 is: 576.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.48 : 992.35 = 384.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.48/992.35 = 384.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.48x = 992.35 × 384.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.48x = 381,493.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,493.16/661.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.72

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