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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.38, 914.11 and 441.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.38, 914.11 and 441.18 is: 608.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.38 : 914.11 = 441.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.38/914.11 = 441.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.38x = 914.11 × 441.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.38x = 403,285.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,285.95/662.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.85

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