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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.28, 916.86 and 443.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.28, 916.86 and 443.24 is: 611.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.28 : 916.86 = 443.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.28/916.86 = 443.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.28x = 916.86 × 443.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.28x = 406,389.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,389.03/664.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.77

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