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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.80, 663.18 and 427.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.80, 663.18 and 427.43 is: 640.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.80 : 663.18 = 427.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.80/663.18 = 427.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.80x = 663.18 × 427.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.80x = 283,463.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,463.03/442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.16

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