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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.80, 659.67 and 427.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.80, 659.67 and 427.32 is: 636.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.80 : 659.67 = 427.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.80/659.67 = 427.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.80x = 659.67 × 427.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.80x = 281,890.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,890.18/442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.61

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