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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.70, 663.37 and 294.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.70, 663.37 and 294.41 is: 441.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.70 : 663.37 = 294.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.70/663.37 = 294.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.70x = 663.37 × 294.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.70x = 195,301.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,301.61/442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.16

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