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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.96, 993.39 and 442.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.96, 993.39 and 442.83 is: 664.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.96 : 993.39 = 442.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.96/993.39 = 442.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.96x = 993.39 × 442.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.96x = 439,900.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,900.68/661.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.55

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