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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.92, 663.30 and 305.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.92, 663.30 and 305.58 is: 457.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.92 : 663.30 = 305.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.92/663.30 = 305.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.92x = 663.30 × 305.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.92x = 202,691.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,691.21/442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.62

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