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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.23, 913.71 and 441.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.23, 913.71 and 441.03 is: 608.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.23 : 913.71 = 441.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.23/913.71 = 441.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.23x = 913.71 × 441.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.23x = 402,973.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,973.52/662.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.51

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