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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.30, 665.55 and 281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.30, 665.55 and 281.70 is: 422.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.30 : 665.55 = 281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.30/665.55 = 281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.30x = 665.55 × 281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.30x = 187,485.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,485.44/443.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.94

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