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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.09, 609.37 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.09, 609.37 and 348.68 is: 480.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.09 : 609.37 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.09/609.37 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.09x = 609.37 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.09x = 212,475.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,475.13/442.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.62

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