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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.26, 610.52 and 316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.26, 610.52 and 316.32 is: 436.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.26 : 610.52 = 316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.26/610.52 = 316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.26x = 610.52 × 316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.26x = 193,119.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,119.69/442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.67

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