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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.27, 610.37 and 331.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.27, 610.37 and 331.55 is: 457.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.27 : 610.37 = 331.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.27/610.37 = 331.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.27x = 610.37 × 331.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.27x = 202,366.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,366.52/442.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.57

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