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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.43, 664.83 and 417.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.43, 664.83 and 417.26 is: 627.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.43 : 664.83 = 417.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.43/664.83 = 417.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.43x = 664.83 × 417.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.43x = 277,403.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,403.64/442.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.01

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