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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.40, 664.05 and 304.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.40, 664.05 and 304.11 is: 456.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.40 : 664.05 = 304.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.40/664.05 = 304.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.40x = 664.05 × 304.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.40x = 201,944.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,944.25/442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.48

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