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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.40, 663.60 and 442.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.40, 663.60 and 442.40 is: 663.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.40 : 663.60 = 442.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.40/663.60 = 442.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.40x = 663.60 × 442.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.40x = 293,576.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,576.64/442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.60

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