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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.34, 663.14 and 432.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.34, 663.14 and 432.82 is: 645.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.34 : 663.14 = 432.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.34/663.14 = 432.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.34x = 663.14 × 432.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.34x = 287,020.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,020.25/444.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.95

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