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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.95, 663.89 and 269.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.95, 663.89 and 269.07 is: 403.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.95 : 663.89 = 269.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.95/663.89 = 269.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.95x = 663.89 × 269.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.95x = 178,631.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,631.54/442.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.28

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