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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.63, 992.05 and 442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.63, 992.05 and 442.50 is: 663.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.63 : 992.05 = 442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.63/992.05 = 442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.63x = 992.05 × 442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.63x = 438,977.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,977.16/661.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.48

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