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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.67, 663.45 and 280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.67, 663.45 and 280.40 is: 420.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.67 : 663.45 = 280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.67/663.45 = 280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.67x = 663.45 × 280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.67x = 186,031.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,031.38/442.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.25

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