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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.70, 918.43 and 444.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.70, 918.43 and 444.79 is: 613.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.70 : 918.43 = 444.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.70/918.43 = 444.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.70x = 918.43 × 444.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.70x = 408,508.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,508.48/665.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.65

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