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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.60, 916.24 and 442.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.60, 916.24 and 442.96 is: 611.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.60 : 916.24 = 442.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.60/916.24 = 442.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.60x = 916.24 × 442.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.60x = 405,857.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,857.67/663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.60

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