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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.36, 610.84 and 349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.36, 610.84 and 349.62 is: 482.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.36 : 610.84 = 349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.36/610.84 = 349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.36x = 610.84 × 349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.36x = 213,560.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,560.03/442.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.77

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