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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.25, 663.35 and 420.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.25, 663.35 and 420.35 is: 630.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.25 : 663.35 = 420.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.25/663.35 = 420.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.25x = 663.35 × 420.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.25x = 278,833.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,833.75/442.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.50

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