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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 662.52 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 662.52 and 313.56 is: 469.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 662.52 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/662.52 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 662.52 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 207,739.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,739.77/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.91

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