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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.54, 662.78 and 427.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.54, 662.78 and 427.16 is: 639.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.54 : 662.78 = 427.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.54/662.78 = 427.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.54x = 662.78 × 427.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.54x = 283,112.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,112.04/442.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.75

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