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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.21, 915 and 442.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.21, 915 and 442.29 is: 610.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.21 : 915 = 442.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.21/915 = 442.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.21x = 915 × 442.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.21x = 404,695.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,695.35/663.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.21

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