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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.77, 663.15 and 434.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.77, 663.15 and 434.30 is: 650.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.77 : 663.15 = 434.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.77/663.15 = 434.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.77x = 663.15 × 434.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.77x = 288,002.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,002.73/442.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.46

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