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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.85, 663.37 and 259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.85, 663.37 and 259.80 is: 389.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.85 : 663.37 = 259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.85/663.37 = 259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.85x = 663.37 × 259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.85x = 172,345.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,345.62/442.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.17

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