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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.12, 666.24 and 428.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.12, 666.24 and 428.52 is: 644.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.12 : 666.24 = 428.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.12/666.24 = 428.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.12x = 666.24 × 428.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.12x = 285,497.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,497.16/443.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.29

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