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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.77, 664.38 and 313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.77, 664.38 and 313.60 is: 470.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.77 : 664.38 = 313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.77/664.38 = 313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.77x = 664.38 × 313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.77x = 208,349.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,349.22/442.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.56

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