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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.30, 664.98 and 280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.30, 664.98 and 280.76 is: 421.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.30 : 664.98 = 280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.30/664.98 = 280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.30x = 664.98 × 280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.30x = 186,699.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,699.78/443.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.16

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