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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.22, 663.23 and 289.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.22, 663.23 and 289.22 is: 433.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.22 : 663.23 = 289.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.22/663.23 = 289.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.22x = 663.23 × 289.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.22x = 191,814.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,814.62/442.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.76

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