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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.12, 610.05 and 284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.12, 610.05 and 284.80 is: 392.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.12 : 610.05 = 284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.12/610.05 = 284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.12x = 610.05 × 284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.12x = 173,742.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,742.24/442.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.98

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