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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.91, 915.84 and 442.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.91, 915.84 and 442.58 is: 610.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.91 : 915.84 = 442.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.91/915.84 = 442.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.91x = 915.84 × 442.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.91x = 405,327.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,327.89/663.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.52

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