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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.82, 915.46 and 441.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.82, 915.46 and 441.38 is: 609.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.82 : 915.46 = 441.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.82/915.46 = 441.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.82x = 915.46 × 441.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.82x = 404,065.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,065.73/662.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.62

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