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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.03, 662.59 and 279.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.03, 662.59 and 279.82 is: 419.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.03 : 662.59 = 279.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.03/662.59 = 279.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.03x = 662.59 × 279.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.03x = 185,405.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,405.93/442.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.44

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