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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.02, 658.95 and 417.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.02, 658.95 and 417.72 is: 622.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.02 : 658.95 = 417.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.02/658.95 = 417.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.02x = 658.95 × 417.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.02x = 275,256.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,256.59/442.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.72

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