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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.32, 608.64 and 331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.32, 608.64 and 331.44 is: 456.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.32 : 608.64 = 331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.32/608.64 = 331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.32x = 608.64 × 331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.32x = 201,727.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,727.64/442.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.07

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