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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.34, 663.52 and 420.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.34, 663.52 and 420.44 is: 630.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.34 : 663.52 = 420.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.34/663.52 = 420.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.34x = 663.52 × 420.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.34x = 278,970.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,970.35/442.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.67

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