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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.80, 663.30 and 280.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.80, 663.30 and 280.17 is: 419.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.80 : 663.30 = 280.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.80/663.30 = 280.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.80x = 663.30 × 280.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.80x = 185,836.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,836.76/442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.69

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