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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.39, 918.38 and 444.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.39, 918.38 and 444.71 is: 613.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.39 : 918.38 = 444.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.39/918.38 = 444.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.39x = 918.38 × 444.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.39x = 408,410.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,410.23/665.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.79

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