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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.52, 917.72 and 441.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.52, 917.72 and 441.12 is: 608.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.52 : 917.72 = 441.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.52/917.72 = 441.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.52x = 917.72 × 441.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.52x = 404,824.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,824.65/665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.28

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