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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.28, 664.70 and 280.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.28, 664.70 and 280.84 is: 421.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.28 : 664.70 = 280.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.28/664.70 = 280.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.28x = 664.70 × 280.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.28x = 186,674.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,674.35/443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.12

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