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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.49, 914.58 and 441.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.49, 914.58 and 441.75 is: 609.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.49 : 914.58 = 441.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.49/914.58 = 441.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.49x = 914.58 × 441.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.49x = 404,015.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,015.72/662.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.84

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