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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.87, 925.43 and 444.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.87, 925.43 and 444.02 is: 665.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.87 : 925.43 = 444.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.87/925.43 = 444.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.87x = 925.43 × 444.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.87x = 410,904.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,904.80/617.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.03

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