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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.99, 918.42 and 441.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.99, 918.42 and 441.68 is: 609.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.99 : 918.42 = 441.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.99/918.42 = 441.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.99x = 918.42 × 441.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.99x = 405,647.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,647.75/665.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.09

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