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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.12, 660.12 and 418.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.12, 660.12 and 418.28 is: 623.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.12 : 660.12 = 418.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.12/660.12 = 418.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.12x = 660.12 × 418.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.12x = 276,114.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,114.99/443.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.12

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