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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.32, 663.62 and 288.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.32, 663.62 and 288.90 is: 432.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.32 : 663.62 = 288.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.32/663.62 = 288.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.32x = 663.62 × 288.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.32x = 191,719.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,719.82/443.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.46

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