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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.12, 663.90 and 438.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.12, 663.90 and 438.76 is: 658.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.12 : 663.90 = 438.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.12/663.90 = 438.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.12x = 663.90 × 438.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.12x = 291,292.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,292.76/442.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.85

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