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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.43, 666.33 and 418.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.43, 666.33 and 418.26 is: 628.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.43 : 666.33 = 418.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.43/666.33 = 418.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.43x = 666.33 × 418.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.43x = 278,699.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,699.19/443.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.51

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