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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.24, 663.60 and 419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.24, 663.60 and 419.20 is: 629.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.24 : 663.60 = 419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.24/663.60 = 419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.24x = 663.60 × 419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.24x = 278,181.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,181.12/442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.03

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