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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.47, 663.60 and 289.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.47, 663.60 and 289.47 is: 434.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.47 : 663.60 = 289.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.47/663.60 = 289.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.47x = 663.60 × 289.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.47x = 192,092.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,092.29/442.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.14

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