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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.18, 991.88 and 441.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.18, 991.88 and 441.89 is: 661.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.18 : 991.88 = 441.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.18/991.88 = 441.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.18x = 991.88 × 441.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.18x = 438,300.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,300.06/662.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.91

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