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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.26, 663.25 and 413.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.26, 663.25 and 413.50 is: 620.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.26 : 663.25 = 413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.26/663.25 = 413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.26x = 663.25 × 413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.26x = 274,253.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,253.88/442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.12

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