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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.27, 610.39 and 318.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.27, 610.39 and 318.34 is: 439.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.27 : 610.39 = 318.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.27/610.39 = 318.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.27x = 610.39 × 318.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.27x = 194,309.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,309.30/442.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.35

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