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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.81, 663.04 and 286.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.81, 663.04 and 286.21 is: 428.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.81 : 663.04 = 286.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.81/663.04 = 286.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.81x = 663.04 × 286.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.81x = 189,763.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,763.93/442.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.55

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