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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.42, 916.87 and 443.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.42, 916.87 and 443.34 is: 611.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.42 : 916.87 = 443.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.42/916.87 = 443.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.42x = 916.87 × 443.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.42x = 406,484.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,484.87/664.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.79

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