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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.20, 609.66 and 354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.20, 609.66 and 354.72 is: 489.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.20 : 609.66 = 354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.20/609.66 = 354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.20x = 609.66 × 354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.20x = 216,258.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,258.60/442.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.05

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