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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.39, 662.19 and 304.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.39, 662.19 and 304.63 is: 455.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.39 : 662.19 = 304.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.39/662.19 = 304.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.39x = 662.19 × 304.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.39x = 201,722.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,722.94/442.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.98

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