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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.52, 664.86 and 280.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.52, 664.86 and 280.52 is: 421.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.52 : 664.86 = 280.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.52/664.86 = 280.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.52x = 664.86 × 280.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.52x = 186,506.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,506.53/442.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.46

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