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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.10, 609.97 and 348.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.10, 609.97 and 348.55 is: 480.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.10 : 609.97 = 348.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.10/609.97 = 348.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.10x = 609.97 × 348.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.10x = 212,603.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,603.30/442.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.90

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