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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.64, 664.40 and 280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.64, 664.40 and 280.44 is: 420.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.64 : 664.40 = 280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.64/664.40 = 280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.64x = 664.40 × 280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.64x = 186,325.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,325.04/442.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.94

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