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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.06, 664.50 and 421.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.06, 664.50 and 421.11 is: 631.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.06 : 664.50 = 421.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.06/664.50 = 421.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.06x = 664.50 × 421.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.06x = 279,825.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,825.10/443.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.57

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