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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.32, 998.44 and 443.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.32, 998.44 and 443.86 is: 665.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.32 : 998.44 = 443.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.32/998.44 = 443.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.32x = 998.44 × 443.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.32x = 443,163.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,163.97/666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.10

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