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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.26, 663.60 and 313.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.26, 663.60 and 313.10 is: 469.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.26 : 663.60 = 313.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.26/663.60 = 313.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.26x = 663.60 × 313.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.26x = 207,769.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,769.84/442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.79

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