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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.93, 918.77 and 444.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.93, 918.77 and 444.94 is: 613.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.93 : 918.77 = 444.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.93/918.77 = 444.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.93x = 918.77 × 444.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.93x = 408,793.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,793.00/665.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.87

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