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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.36, 664.02 and 280.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.36, 664.02 and 280.14 is: 420.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.36 : 664.02 = 280.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.36/664.02 = 280.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.36x = 664.02 × 280.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.36x = 186,018.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,018.56/442.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.51

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