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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.25, 663.24 and 306.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.25, 663.24 and 306.17 is: 459.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.25 : 663.24 = 306.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.25/663.24 = 306.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.25x = 663.24 × 306.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.25x = 203,064.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,064.19/442.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.16

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