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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.10, 610.36 and 318.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.10, 610.36 and 318.08 is: 439.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.10 : 610.36 = 318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.10/610.36 = 318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.10x = 610.36 × 318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.10x = 194,143.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,143.31/442.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.14

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