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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.63, 918.07 and 441.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.63, 918.07 and 441.17 is: 608.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.63 : 918.07 = 441.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.63/918.07 = 441.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.63x = 918.07 × 441.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.63x = 405,027.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,027.13/665.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.49

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