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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.65, 662.61 and 433.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.65, 662.61 and 433.55 is: 650.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.65 : 662.61 = 433.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.65/662.61 = 433.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.65x = 662.61 × 433.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.65x = 287,277.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,277.85/441.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.46

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