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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.14, 609.60 and 284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.14, 609.60 and 284.50 is: 392.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.14 : 609.60 = 284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.14/609.60 = 284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.14x = 609.60 × 284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.14x = 173,431.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,431.20/442.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.25

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