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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.28, 610.67 and 295.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.28, 610.67 and 295.22 is: 407.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.28 : 610.67 = 295.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.28/610.67 = 295.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.28x = 610.67 × 295.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.28x = 180,282.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,282.00/442.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.62

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