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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.17, 663.24 and 280.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.17, 663.24 and 280.59 is: 420.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.17 : 663.24 = 280.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.17/663.24 = 280.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.17x = 663.24 × 280.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.17x = 186,098.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,098.51/442.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.88

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