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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.07, 664.23 and 280.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.07, 664.23 and 280.39 is: 420.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.07 : 664.23 = 280.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.07/664.23 = 280.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.07x = 664.23 × 280.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.07x = 186,243.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,243.45/443.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.35

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