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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.16, 610.46 and 302.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.16, 610.46 and 302.51 is: 417.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.16 : 610.46 = 302.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.16/610.46 = 302.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.16x = 610.46 × 302.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.16x = 184,665.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,665.69/442.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.65

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