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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.58, 664.92 and 281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.58, 664.92 and 281.04 is: 421.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.58 : 664.92 = 281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.58/664.92 = 281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.58x = 664.92 × 281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.58x = 186,869.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,869.12/443.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.27

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