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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.23, 664.97 and 306.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.23, 664.97 and 306.15 is: 460.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.23 : 664.97 = 306.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.23/664.97 = 306.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.23x = 664.97 × 306.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.23x = 203,579.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,579.03/442.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.35

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