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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.17, 663.15 and 416.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.17, 663.15 and 416.64 is: 624.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.17 : 663.15 = 416.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.17/663.15 = 416.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.17x = 663.15 × 416.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.17x = 276,294.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,294.82/442.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.86

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