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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.66, 927.11 and 444.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.66, 927.11 and 444.52 is: 667.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.66 : 927.11 = 444.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.66/927.11 = 444.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.66x = 927.11 × 444.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.66x = 412,118.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,118.94/617.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.23

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