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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.56, 663.92 and 441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.56, 663.92 and 441.28 is: 662.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.56 : 663.92 = 441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.56/663.92 = 441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.56x = 663.92 × 441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.56x = 292,974.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,974.62/442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.00

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