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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.18, 918.33 and 444.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.18, 918.33 and 444.86 is: 614.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.18 : 918.33 = 444.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.18/918.33 = 444.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.18x = 918.33 × 444.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.18x = 408,528.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,528.28/665.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.16

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