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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.36, 663.54 and 304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.36, 663.54 and 304.98 is: 457.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.36 : 663.54 = 304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.36/663.54 = 304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.36x = 663.54 × 304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.36x = 202,366.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,366.43/442.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.47

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