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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.88, 664.32 and 280.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.88, 664.32 and 280.64 is: 420.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.88 : 664.32 = 280.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.88/664.32 = 280.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.88x = 664.32 × 280.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.88x = 186,434.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,434.76/442.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.96

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