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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.56, 664.92 and 412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.56, 664.92 and 412.68 is: 620.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.56 : 664.92 = 412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.56/664.92 = 412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.56x = 664.92 × 412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.56x = 274,399.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,399.19/442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.03

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