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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.44, 662.58 and 438.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.44, 662.58 and 438.12 is: 656.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.44 : 662.58 = 438.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.44/662.58 = 438.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.44x = 662.58 × 438.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.44x = 290,289.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,289.55/442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.11

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