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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.73, 915.78 and 442.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.73, 915.78 and 442.54 is: 610.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.73 : 915.78 = 442.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.73/915.78 = 442.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.73x = 915.78 × 442.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.73x = 405,269.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,269.28/663.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.59

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