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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.03, 663.87 and 280.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.03, 663.87 and 280.22 is: 419.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.03 : 663.87 = 280.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.03/663.87 = 280.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.03x = 663.87 × 280.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.03x = 186,029.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,029.65/443.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.90

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