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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.99, 925.56 and 444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.99, 925.56 and 444.24 is: 665.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.99 : 925.56 = 444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.99/925.56 = 444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.99x = 925.56 × 444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.99x = 411,170.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,170.77/617.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.34

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