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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.66, 916 and 442.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.66, 916 and 442.62 is: 610.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.66 : 916 = 442.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.66/916 = 442.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.66x = 916 × 442.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.66x = 405,439.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,439.92/663.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.92

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