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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.70, 663.66 and 431.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.70, 663.66 and 431.91 is: 646.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.70 : 663.66 = 431.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.70/663.66 = 431.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.70x = 663.66 × 431.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.70x = 286,641.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,641.39/443.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.03

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