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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.44, 664.07 and 419.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.44, 664.07 and 419.02 is: 628.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.44 : 664.07 = 419.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.44/664.07 = 419.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.44x = 664.07 × 419.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.44x = 278,254.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,254.86/442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.91

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