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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.06, 663.56 and 427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.06, 663.56 and 427.68 is: 640.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.06 : 663.56 = 427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.06/663.56 = 427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.06x = 663.56 × 427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.06x = 283,789.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,789.20/443.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.53

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