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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.78, 663.90 and 288.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.78, 663.90 and 288.52 is: 432.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.78 : 663.90 = 288.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.78/663.90 = 288.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.78x = 663.90 × 288.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.78x = 191,548.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,548.43/442.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.60

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