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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.79, 917.58 and 443.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.79, 917.58 and 443.97 is: 612.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.79 : 917.58 = 443.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.79/917.58 = 443.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.79x = 917.58 × 443.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.79x = 407,377.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,377.99/664.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.80

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