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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.96, 996.38 and 444.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.96, 996.38 and 444.83 is: 667.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.96 : 996.38 = 444.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.96/996.38 = 444.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.96x = 996.38 × 444.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.96x = 443,219.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,219.72/663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.54

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