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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 662.28 and 397.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 662.28 and 397.02 is: 594.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 662.28 = 397.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/662.28 = 397.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 662.28 × 397.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 262,938.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,938.41/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.78

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