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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.12, 663.30 and 279.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.12, 663.30 and 279.58 is: 419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.12 : 663.30 = 279.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.12/663.30 = 279.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.12x = 663.30 × 279.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.12x = 185,445.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,445.41/442.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.45

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