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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.37, 610.52 and 309.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.37, 610.52 and 309.46 is: 427.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.37 : 610.52 = 309.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.37/610.52 = 309.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.37x = 610.52 × 309.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.37x = 188,928.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,928.45/442.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.09

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