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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.80, 661.68 and 426.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.80, 661.68 and 426.43 is: 638.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.80 : 661.68 = 426.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.80/661.68 = 426.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.80x = 661.68 × 426.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.80x = 282,156.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,156.51/441.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.65

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