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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.48, 663.96 and 315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.48, 663.96 and 315.28 is: 473.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.48 : 663.96 = 315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.48/663.96 = 315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.48x = 663.96 × 315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.48x = 209,333.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,333.31/442.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.09

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