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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.58, 663.42 and 280.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.58, 663.42 and 280.04 is: 419.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.58 : 663.42 = 280.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.58/663.42 = 280.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.58x = 663.42 × 280.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.58x = 185,784.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,784.14/442.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.78

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