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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.35, 610.50 and 318.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.35, 610.50 and 318.42 is: 439.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.35 : 610.50 = 318.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.35/610.50 = 318.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.35x = 610.50 × 318.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.35x = 194,395.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,395.41/442.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.46

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