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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.12, 917.68 and 441.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.12, 917.68 and 441.04 is: 608.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.12 : 917.68 = 441.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.12/917.68 = 441.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.12x = 917.68 × 441.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.12x = 404,733.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,733.59/665.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.51

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