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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.96, 916.52 and 443.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.96, 916.52 and 443.20 is: 611.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.96 : 916.52 = 443.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.96/916.52 = 443.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.96x = 916.52 × 443.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.96x = 406,201.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,201.66/663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.79

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