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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.72, 663.24 and 280.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.72, 663.24 and 280.06 is: 419.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.72 : 663.24 = 280.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.72/663.24 = 280.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.72x = 663.24 × 280.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.72x = 185,744.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,744.81/442.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.56

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