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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.10, 663.50 and 306.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.10, 663.50 and 306.10 is: 459.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.10 : 663.50 = 306.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.10/663.50 = 306.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.10x = 663.50 × 306.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.10x = 203,097.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,097.80/442.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.39

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