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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.28, 610.03 and 284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.28, 610.03 and 284.96 is: 393.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.28 : 610.03 = 284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.28/610.03 = 284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.28x = 610.03 × 284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.28x = 173,834.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,834.15/442.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.04

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