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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.41, 610.29 and 300.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.41, 610.29 and 300.57 is: 414.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.41 : 610.29 = 300.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.41/610.29 = 300.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.41x = 610.29 × 300.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.41x = 183,431.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,431.06/442.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.62

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