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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.27, 663.26 and 409.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.27, 663.26 and 409.33 is: 613.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.27 : 663.26 = 409.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.27/663.26 = 409.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.27x = 663.26 × 409.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.27x = 271,491.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,491.58/442.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.86

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