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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.45, 991.17 and 444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.45, 991.17 and 444.96 is: 665.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.45 : 991.17 = 444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.45/991.17 = 444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.45x = 991.17 × 444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.45x = 441,031.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,031.00/662.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.76

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