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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.61, 661.50 and 426.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.61, 661.50 and 426.33 is: 635.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.61 : 661.50 = 426.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.61/661.50 = 426.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.61x = 661.50 × 426.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.61x = 282,017.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,017.30/443.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.73

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