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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.79, 918.96 and 444.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.79, 918.96 and 444.97 is: 614.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.79 : 918.96 = 444.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.79/918.96 = 444.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.79x = 918.96 × 444.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.79x = 408,909.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,909.63/665.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.17

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