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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.32, 663.46 and 279.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.32, 663.46 and 279.76 is: 419.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.32 : 663.46 = 279.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.32/663.46 = 279.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.32x = 663.46 × 279.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.32x = 185,609.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,609.57/442.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.63

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