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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.37, 663.55 and 305.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.37, 663.55 and 305.00 is: 457.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.37 : 663.55 = 305.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.37/663.55 = 305.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.37x = 663.55 × 305.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.37x = 202,378.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,378.67/442.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.49

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