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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.14, 608.12 and 354.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.14, 608.12 and 354.62 is: 487.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.14 : 608.12 = 354.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.14/608.12 = 354.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.14x = 608.12 × 354.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.14x = 215,647.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,647.59/442.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.74

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