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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.42, 924.77 and 444.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.42, 924.77 and 444.43 is: 665.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.42 : 924.77 = 444.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.42/924.77 = 444.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.42x = 924.77 × 444.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.42x = 410,990.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,990.91/617.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.66

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