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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.05, 663.08 and 279.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.05, 663.08 and 279.51 is: 419.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.05 : 663.08 = 279.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.05/663.08 = 279.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.05x = 663.08 × 279.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.05x = 185,336.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,336.09/442.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.27

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