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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.36, 610 and 302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.36, 610 and 302.68 is: 417.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.36 : 610 = 302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.36/610 = 302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.36x = 610 × 302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.36x = 184,634.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,634.80/442.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.39

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