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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.94, 915.12 and 441.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.94, 915.12 and 441.82 is: 609.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.94 : 915.12 = 441.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.94/915.12 = 441.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.94x = 915.12 × 441.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.94x = 404,318.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,318.32/662.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.89

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