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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.55, 993.18 and 443.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.55, 993.18 and 443.57 is: 665.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.55 : 993.18 = 443.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.55/993.18 = 443.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.55x = 993.18 × 443.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.55x = 440,539.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,539.89/661.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.93

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