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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.34, 661.66 and 431.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.34, 661.66 and 431.82 is: 644.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.34 : 661.66 = 431.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.34/661.66 = 431.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.34x = 661.66 × 431.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.34x = 285,718.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,718.02/443.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.47

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