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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.81, 918.30 and 444.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.81, 918.30 and 444.68 is: 613.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.81 : 918.30 = 444.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.81/918.30 = 444.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.81x = 918.30 × 444.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.81x = 408,349.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,349.64/665.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.31

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