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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.04, 662.63 and 405.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.04, 662.63 and 405.59 is: 607.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.04 : 662.63 = 405.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.04/662.63 = 405.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.04x = 662.63 × 405.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.04x = 268,750.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,750.76/442.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.99

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