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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.26, 609.93 and 317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.26, 609.93 and 317.72 is: 438.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.26 : 609.93 = 317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.26/609.93 = 317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.26x = 609.93 × 317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.26x = 193,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,788.48/442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.18

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