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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.72, 915.84 and 442.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.72, 915.84 and 442.32 is: 610.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.72 : 915.84 = 442.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.72/915.84 = 442.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.72x = 915.84 × 442.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.72x = 405,094.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,094.35/663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.34

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