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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.34, 609.60 and 331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.34, 609.60 and 331.40 is: 456.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.34 : 609.60 = 331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.34/609.60 = 331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.34x = 609.60 × 331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.34x = 202,021.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,021.44/442.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.71

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