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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 609.92 and 302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 609.92 and 302.48 is: 417.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 609.92 = 302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/609.92 = 302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 609.92 × 302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 184,488.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,488.60/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.32

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