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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.83, 664.27 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.83, 664.27 and 287.01 is: 430.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.83 : 664.27 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.83/664.27 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.83x = 664.27 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.83x = 190,651.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,651.42/442.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.53

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