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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.69, 663.67 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.69, 663.67 and 306 is: 458.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.69 : 663.67 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.69/663.67 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.69x = 663.67 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.69x = 203,083.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,083.02/442.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.75

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