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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.18, 610.56 and 422.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.18, 610.56 and 422.35 is: 583.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.18 : 610.56 = 422.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.18/610.56 = 422.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.18x = 610.56 × 422.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.18x = 257,870.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,870.02/442.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.18

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