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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.14, 610.65 and 436.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.14, 610.65 and 436.07 is: 602.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.14 : 610.65 = 436.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.14/610.65 = 436.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.14x = 610.65 × 436.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.14x = 266,283.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,283.09/442.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.26

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