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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.28, 609.77 and 284.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.28, 609.77 and 284.63 is: 392.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.28 : 609.77 = 284.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.28/609.77 = 284.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.28x = 609.77 × 284.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.28x = 173,559.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,559.55/442.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.42

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