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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.63, 993.56 and 443.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.63, 993.56 and 443.49 is: 664.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.63 : 993.56 = 443.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.63/993.56 = 443.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.63x = 993.56 × 443.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.63x = 440,631.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,631.71/662.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.98

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