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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.91, 918.54 and 441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.91, 918.54 and 441.84 is: 609.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.91 : 918.54 = 441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.91/918.54 = 441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.91x = 918.54 × 441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.91x = 405,847.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,847.71/665.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.46

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