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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.53, 662.72 and 429.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.53, 662.72 and 429.57 is: 643.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.53 : 662.72 = 429.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.53/662.72 = 429.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.53x = 662.72 × 429.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.53x = 284,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,682.48/442.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.31

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