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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442, 662.76 and 287.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442, 662.76 and 287.98 is: 431.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442 : 662.76 = 287.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442/662.76 = 287.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442x = 662.76 × 287.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442x = 190,861.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,861.62/442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.81

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