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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 609.98 and 284.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 609.98 and 284.46 is: 392.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 609.98 = 284.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/609.98 = 284.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 609.98 × 284.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 173,513.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,513.49/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.50

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