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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.64, 662.76 and 438.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.64, 662.76 and 438.22 is: 657.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.64 : 662.76 = 438.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.64/662.76 = 438.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.64x = 662.76 × 438.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.64x = 290,434.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,434.69/441.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.63

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