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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.31, 663.75 and 303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.31, 663.75 and 303.62 is: 455.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.31 : 663.75 = 303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.31/663.75 = 303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.31x = 663.75 × 303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.31x = 201,524.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,524.46/442.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.62

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