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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.72, 660.08 and 431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.72, 660.08 and 431.52 is: 643.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.72 : 660.08 = 431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.72/660.08 = 431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.72x = 660.08 × 431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.72x = 284,837.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,837.72/442.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.38

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