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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.59, 915.50 and 442.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.59, 915.50 and 442.67 is: 610.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.59 : 915.50 = 442.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.59/915.50 = 442.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.59x = 915.50 × 442.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.59x = 405,260.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,260.91/663.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.71

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