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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.34, 609.80 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.34, 609.80 and 348.68 is: 480.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.34 : 609.80 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.34/609.80 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.34x = 609.80 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.34x = 212,625.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,625.06/442.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.68

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