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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.35, 663.37 and 306.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.35, 663.37 and 306.27 is: 459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.35 : 663.37 = 306.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.35/663.37 = 306.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.35x = 663.37 × 306.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.35x = 203,170.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,170.33/442.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.30

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