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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.72, 918.84 and 444.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.72, 918.84 and 444.76 is: 613.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.72 : 918.84 = 444.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.72/918.84 = 444.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.72x = 918.84 × 444.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.72x = 408,663.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,663.28/665.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.87

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