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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.07, 663.42 and 415.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.07, 663.42 and 415.17 is: 623.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.07 : 663.42 = 415.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.07/663.42 = 415.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.07x = 663.42 × 415.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.07x = 275,432.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,432.08/442.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.06

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