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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.64, 1,528.92 and 442.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.64, 1,528.92 and 442.16 is: 663.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.64 : 1,528.92 = 442.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.64/1,528.92 = 442.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.64x = 1,528.92 × 442.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.64x = 676,027.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,027.27/1,018.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.66

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