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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.88, 663.28 and 280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.88, 663.28 and 280.08 is: 419.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.88 : 663.28 = 280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.88/663.28 = 280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.88x = 663.28 × 280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.88x = 185,771.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,771.46/442.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.46

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