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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.64, 662.27 and 442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.64, 662.27 and 442.24 is: 658.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.64 : 662.27 = 442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.64/662.27 = 442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.64x = 662.27 × 442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.64x = 292,882.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,882.28/444.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.70

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