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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.57, 663.63 and 303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.57, 663.63 and 303.96 is: 455.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.57 : 663.63 = 303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.57/663.63 = 303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.57x = 663.63 × 303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.57x = 201,714.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,714.59/442.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.78

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