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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.18, 916.95 and 443.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.18, 916.95 and 443.86 is: 612.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.18 : 916.95 = 443.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.18/916.95 = 443.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.18x = 916.95 × 443.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.18x = 406,997.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,997.43/664.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.78

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