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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.69, 662.57 and 287.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.69, 662.57 and 287.72 is: 431.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.69 : 662.57 = 287.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.69/662.57 = 287.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.69x = 662.57 × 287.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.69x = 190,629.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,629.89/441.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.59

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