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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.57, 663.48 and 279.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.57, 663.48 and 279.89 is: 419.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.57 : 663.48 = 279.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.57/663.48 = 279.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.57x = 663.48 × 279.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.57x = 185,701.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,701.42/442.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.60

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