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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.44, 991.74 and 433.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.44, 991.74 and 433.96 is: 649.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.44 : 991.74 = 433.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.44/991.74 = 433.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.44x = 991.74 × 433.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.44x = 430,375.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,375.49/662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.68

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