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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.72, 918.87 and 444.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.72, 918.87 and 444.59 is: 613.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.72 : 918.87 = 444.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.72/918.87 = 444.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.72x = 918.87 × 444.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.72x = 408,515.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,515.82/665.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.65

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