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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.81, 663.73 and 288.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.81, 663.73 and 288.85 is: 432.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.81 : 663.73 = 288.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.81/663.73 = 288.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.81x = 663.73 × 288.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.81x = 191,718.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,718.41/442.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.96

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