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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.29, 662.06 and 431.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.29, 662.06 and 431.75 is: 643.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.29 : 662.06 = 431.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.29/662.06 = 431.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.29x = 662.06 × 431.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.29x = 285,838.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,838.94/444.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.37

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