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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.27, 609.87 and 318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.27, 609.87 and 318.52 is: 439.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.27 : 609.87 = 318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.27/609.87 = 318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.27x = 609.87 × 318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.27x = 194,255.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,255.79/442.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.22

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