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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.80, 916.26 and 442.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.80, 916.26 and 442.80 is: 611.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.80 : 916.26 = 442.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.80/916.26 = 442.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.80x = 916.26 × 442.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.80x = 405,719.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,719.93/663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.21

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