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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.19, 664.89 and 281.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.19, 664.89 and 281.01 is: 421.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.19 : 664.89 = 281.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.19/664.89 = 281.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.19x = 664.89 × 281.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.19x = 186,840.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,840.74/443.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.58

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