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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.41, 914.86 and 439.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.41, 914.86 and 439.24 is: 605.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.41 : 914.86 = 439.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.41/914.86 = 439.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.41x = 914.86 × 439.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.41x = 401,841.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,841.92/663.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.73

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