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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.94, 993.14 and 443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.94, 993.14 and 443.44 is: 665.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.94 : 993.14 = 443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.94/993.14 = 443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.94x = 993.14 × 443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.94x = 440,398.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,398.00/661.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.31

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