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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.18, 914.97 and 442.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.18, 914.97 and 442.05 is: 609.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.18 : 914.97 = 442.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.18/914.97 = 442.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.18x = 914.97 × 442.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.18x = 404,462.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,462.49/663.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.88

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