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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.80, 663.44 and 404.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.80, 663.44 and 404.22 is: 605.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.80 : 663.44 = 404.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.80/663.44 = 404.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.80x = 663.44 × 404.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.80x = 268,175.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,175.72/442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.64

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