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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.96, 994.89 and 443.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.96, 994.89 and 443.83 is: 666.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.96 : 994.89 = 443.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.96/994.89 = 443.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.96x = 994.89 × 443.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.96x = 441,562.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,562.03/662.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.05

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