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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.21, 609.33 and 302.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.21, 609.33 and 302.35 is: 416.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.21 : 609.33 = 302.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.21/609.33 = 302.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.21x = 609.33 × 302.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.21x = 184,230.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,230.93/442.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.61

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