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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.65, 664.11 and 434.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.65, 664.11 and 434.55 is: 651.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.65 : 664.11 = 434.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.65/664.11 = 434.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.65x = 664.11 × 434.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.65x = 288,589.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,589.00/442.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.96

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