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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.76, 664.36 and 313.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.76, 664.36 and 313.59 is: 470.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.76 : 664.36 = 313.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.76/664.36 = 313.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.76x = 664.36 × 313.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.76x = 208,335.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,335.08/442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.54

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