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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.48, 914.58 and 441.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.48, 914.58 and 441.76 is: 609.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.48 : 914.58 = 441.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.48/914.58 = 441.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.48x = 914.58 × 441.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.48x = 404,024.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,024.86/662.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.87

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