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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.84, 664 and 425.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.84, 664 and 425.68 is: 639.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.84 : 664 = 425.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.84/664 = 425.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.84x = 664 × 425.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.84x = 282,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,651.52/441.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.71

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