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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.64, 918.15 and 444.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.64, 918.15 and 444.51 is: 613.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.64 : 918.15 = 444.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.64/918.15 = 444.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.64x = 918.15 × 444.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.64x = 408,126.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,126.86/665.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.13

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