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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.17, 663.23 and 288.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.17, 663.23 and 288.87 is: 432.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.17 : 663.23 = 288.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.17/663.23 = 288.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.17x = 663.23 × 288.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.17x = 191,587.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,587.25/443.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.31

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