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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.56, 662.87 and 403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.56, 662.87 and 403.88 is: 604.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.56 : 662.87 = 403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.56/662.87 = 403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.56x = 662.87 × 403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.56x = 267,718.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,718.60/442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.94

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