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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.96, 662.48 and 287.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.96, 662.48 and 287.99 is: 431.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.96 : 662.48 = 287.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.96/662.48 = 287.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.96x = 662.48 × 287.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.96x = 190,786.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,786.43/441.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.69

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