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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.69, 665.01 and 288.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.69, 665.01 and 288.86 is: 433.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.69 : 665.01 = 288.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.69/665.01 = 288.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.69x = 665.01 × 288.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.69x = 192,091.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,091.46/442.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.92

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