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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.94, 664.68 and 280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.94, 664.68 and 280.68 is: 421.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.94 : 664.68 = 280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.94/664.68 = 280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.94x = 664.68 × 280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.94x = 186,562.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,562.38/442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.19

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