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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.18, 664.71 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.18, 664.71 and 280.50 is: 420.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.18 : 664.71 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.18/664.71 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.18x = 664.71 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.18x = 186,451.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,451.16/443.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.72

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