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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.33, 663.62 and 423.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.33, 663.62 and 423.51 is: 636.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.33 : 663.62 = 423.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.33/663.62 = 423.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.33x = 663.62 × 423.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.33x = 281,047.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,047.59/441.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.82

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