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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.93, 913.40 and 441.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.93, 913.40 and 441.50 is: 608.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.93 : 913.40 = 441.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.93/913.40 = 441.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.93x = 913.40 × 441.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.93x = 403,267.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,267.36/662.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.31

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