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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.14, 663.80 and 423.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.14, 663.80 and 423.10 is: 633.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.14 : 663.80 = 423.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.14/663.80 = 423.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.14x = 663.80 × 423.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.14x = 280,853.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,853.78/443.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.78

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