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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.61, 663.16 and 404.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.61, 663.16 and 404.04 is: 605.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.61 : 663.16 = 404.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.61/663.16 = 404.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.61x = 663.16 × 404.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.61x = 267,938.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,938.84/442.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.36

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