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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.99, 917.95 and 443.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.99, 917.95 and 443.86 is: 612.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.99 : 917.95 = 443.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.99/917.95 = 443.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.99x = 917.95 × 443.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.99x = 407,441.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,441.29/664.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.70

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