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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.67, 664.95 and 281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.67, 664.95 and 281.40 is: 421.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.67 : 664.95 = 281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.67/664.95 = 281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.67x = 664.95 × 281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.67x = 187,116.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,116.93/443.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.75

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