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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.28, 609.50 and 317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.28, 609.50 and 317.72 is: 437.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.28 : 609.50 = 317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.28/609.50 = 317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.28x = 609.50 × 317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.28x = 193,645.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,645.70/442.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.84

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