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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.57, 918.26 and 444.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.57, 918.26 and 444.67 is: 613.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.57 : 918.26 = 444.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.57/918.26 = 444.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.57x = 918.26 × 444.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.57x = 408,318.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,318.08/665.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.49

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