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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.97, 917.16 and 443.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.97, 917.16 and 443.57 is: 611.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.97 : 917.16 = 443.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.97/917.16 = 443.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.97x = 917.16 × 443.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.97x = 406,820.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,820.08/664.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.79

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