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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.85, 664.14 and 280.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.85, 664.14 and 280.55 is: 421.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.85 : 664.14 = 280.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.85/664.14 = 280.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.85x = 664.14 × 280.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.85x = 186,324.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,324.48/441.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.69

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