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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.53, 915.46 and 442.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.53, 915.46 and 442.52 is: 610.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.53 : 915.46 = 442.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.53/915.46 = 442.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.53x = 915.46 × 442.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.53x = 405,109.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,109.36/663.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.54

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