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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.14, 662.73 and 279.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.14, 662.73 and 279.87 is: 419.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.14 : 662.73 = 279.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.14/662.73 = 279.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.14x = 662.73 × 279.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.14x = 185,478.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,478.25/442.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.50

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