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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.32, 662.73 and 288.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.32, 662.73 and 288.02 is: 431.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.32 : 662.73 = 288.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.32/662.73 = 288.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.32x = 662.73 × 288.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.32x = 190,876.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,876.18/442.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.53

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