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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.96, 663.36 and 401.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.96, 663.36 and 401.92 is: 601.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.96 : 663.36 = 401.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.96/663.36 = 401.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.96x = 663.36 × 401.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.96x = 266,617.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,617.65/442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.90

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