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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.77, 663.58 and 426.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.77, 663.58 and 426.42 is: 640.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.77 : 663.58 = 426.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.77/663.58 = 426.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.77x = 663.58 × 426.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.77x = 282,961.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,961.06/441.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.52

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