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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.64, 663.83 and 409.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.64, 663.83 and 409.70 is: 614.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.64 : 663.83 = 409.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.64/663.83 = 409.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.64x = 663.83 × 409.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.64x = 271,972.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,972.30/442.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.43

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