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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.67, 662.58 and 425.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.67, 662.58 and 425.66 is: 637.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.67 : 662.58 = 425.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.67/662.58 = 425.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.67x = 662.58 × 425.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.67x = 282,030.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,030.49/442.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.12

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