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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.56, 664.04 and 313.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.56, 664.04 and 313.38 is: 470.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.56 : 664.04 = 313.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.56/664.04 = 313.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.56x = 664.04 × 313.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.56x = 208,096.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,096.86/442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.21

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