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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.44, 663.30 and 402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.44, 663.30 and 402.30 is: 603.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.44 : 663.30 = 402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.44/663.30 = 402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.44x = 663.30 × 402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.44x = 266,845.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,845.59/442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.12

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