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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.37, 917.70 and 443.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.37, 917.70 and 443.94 is: 612.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.37 : 917.70 = 443.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.37/917.70 = 443.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.37x = 917.70 × 443.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.37x = 407,403.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,403.74/665.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.30

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