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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.75, 663.89 and 288.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.75, 663.89 and 288.73 is: 432.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.75 : 663.89 = 288.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.75/663.89 = 288.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.75x = 663.89 × 288.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.75x = 191,683.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,683.52/442.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.94

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