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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.48, 915.96 and 442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.48, 915.96 and 442.76 is: 611.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.48 : 915.96 = 442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.48/915.96 = 442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.48x = 915.96 × 442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.48x = 405,550.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,550.45/663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.25

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