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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.61, 916.04 and 442.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.61, 916.04 and 442.48 is: 610.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.61 : 916.04 = 442.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.61/916.04 = 442.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.61x = 916.04 × 442.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.61x = 405,329.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,329.42/663.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.79

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