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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.39, 610.35 and 316.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.39, 610.35 and 316.25 is: 436.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.39 : 610.35 = 316.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.39/610.35 = 316.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.39x = 610.35 × 316.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.39x = 193,023.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,023.61/442.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.32

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