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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.35, 918.56 and 444.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.35, 918.56 and 444.63 is: 613.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.35 : 918.56 = 444.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.35/918.56 = 444.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.35x = 918.56 × 444.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.35x = 408,419.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,419.33/665.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.84

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