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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.92, 664.49 and 313.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.92, 664.49 and 313.18 is: 469.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.92 : 664.49 = 313.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.92/664.49 = 313.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.92x = 664.49 × 313.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.92x = 208,104.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,104.98/442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.85

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