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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.16, 610.44 and 287

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.16, 610.44 and 287 is: 396.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.16 : 610.44 = 287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.16/610.44 = 287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.16x = 610.44 × 287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.16x = 175,196.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,196.28/442.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.23

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