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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.40, 658.20 and 433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.40, 658.20 and 433.76 is: 645.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.40 : 658.20 = 433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.40/658.20 = 433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.40x = 658.20 × 433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.40x = 285,500.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,500.83/442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.35

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