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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.01, 917.99 and 444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.01, 917.99 and 444.88 is: 613.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.01 : 917.99 = 444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.01/917.99 = 444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.01x = 917.99 × 444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.01x = 408,392.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,392.54/666.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.20

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