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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.40, 598.20 and 442.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.40, 598.20 and 442.40 is: 598.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.40 : 598.20 = 442.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.40/598.20 = 442.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.40x = 598.20 × 442.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.40x = 264,643.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,643.68/442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.20

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