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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.42, 662.90 and 434.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.42, 662.90 and 434.70 is: 648.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.42 : 662.90 = 434.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.42/662.90 = 434.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.42x = 662.90 × 434.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.42x = 288,160.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,160.46/444.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.40

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