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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.66, 917.96 and 444.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.66, 917.96 and 444.61 is: 614.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.66 : 917.96 = 444.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.66/917.96 = 444.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.66x = 917.96 × 444.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.66x = 408,134.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,134.20/664.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.05

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