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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.31, 660.22 and 410.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.31, 660.22 and 410.18 is: 612.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.31 : 660.22 = 410.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.31/660.22 = 410.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.31x = 660.22 × 410.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.31x = 270,809.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,809.04/442.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.27

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