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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.99, 916.57 and 442.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.99, 916.57 and 442.86 is: 611.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.99 : 916.57 = 442.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.99/916.57 = 442.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.99x = 916.57 × 442.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.99x = 405,912.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,912.19/663.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.32

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