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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.69, 993.26 and 443.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.69, 993.26 and 443.06 is: 664.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.69 : 993.26 = 443.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.69/993.26 = 443.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.69x = 993.26 × 443.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.69x = 440,066.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,066.59/662.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.07

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