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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.49, 663.94 and 435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.49, 663.94 and 435.20 is: 653.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.49 : 663.94 = 435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.49/663.94 = 435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.49x = 663.94 × 435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.49x = 288,944.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,944.51/442.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.00

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