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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.69, 664.53 and 432.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.69, 664.53 and 432.30 is: 648.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.69 : 664.53 = 432.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.69/664.53 = 432.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.69x = 664.53 × 432.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.69x = 287,276.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,276.32/442.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.93

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