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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.42, 918.14 and 444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.42, 918.14 and 444.08 is: 612.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.42 : 918.14 = 444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.42/918.14 = 444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.42x = 918.14 × 444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.42x = 407,727.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,727.69/665.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.74

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