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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.73, 917.55 and 443.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.73, 917.55 and 443.75 is: 612.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.73 : 917.55 = 443.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.73/917.55 = 443.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.73x = 917.55 × 443.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.73x = 407,165.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,165.11/664.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.52

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