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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.43, 663.66 and 312.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.43, 663.66 and 312.59 is: 468.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.43 : 663.66 = 312.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.43/663.66 = 312.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.43x = 663.66 × 312.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.43x = 207,455.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,455.14/442.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.90

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