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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.68, 664.13 and 435.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.68, 664.13 and 435.33 is: 653.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.68 : 664.13 = 435.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.68/664.13 = 435.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.68x = 664.13 × 435.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.68x = 289,115.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,115.71/442.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.10

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