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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.53, 918.27 and 444.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.53, 918.27 and 444.61 is: 613.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.53 : 918.27 = 444.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.53/918.27 = 444.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.53x = 918.27 × 444.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.53x = 408,272.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,272.02/665.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.45

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