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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.46, 994.13 and 443.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.46, 994.13 and 443.33 is: 665.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.46 : 994.13 = 443.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.46/994.13 = 443.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.46x = 994.13 × 443.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.46x = 440,727.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,727.65/662.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.29

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