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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.43, 662.40 and 287.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.43, 662.40 and 287.97 is: 431.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.43 : 662.40 = 287.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.43/662.40 = 287.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.43x = 662.40 × 287.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.43x = 190,748.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,748.02/442.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.14

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