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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.99, 663.19 and 434.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.99, 663.19 and 434.70 is: 652.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.99 : 663.19 = 434.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.99/663.19 = 434.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.99x = 663.19 × 434.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.99x = 288,286.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,286.52/441.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.25

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