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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.30, 916.41 and 443.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.30, 916.41 and 443.32 is: 611.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.30 : 916.41 = 443.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.30/916.41 = 443.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.30x = 916.41 × 443.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.30x = 406,267.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,267.41/664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.57

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