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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.39, 663.99 and 280.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.39, 663.99 and 280.39 is: 420.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.39 : 663.99 = 280.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.39/663.99 = 280.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.39x = 663.99 × 280.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.39x = 186,176.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,176.16/442.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.84

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