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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.48, 914.82 and 442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.48, 914.82 and 442.08 is: 609.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.48 : 914.82 = 442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.48/914.82 = 442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.48x = 914.82 × 442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.48x = 404,423.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,423.63/663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.55

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