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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.42, 610.59 and 331.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.42, 610.59 and 331.71 is: 457.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.42 : 610.59 = 331.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.42/610.59 = 331.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.42x = 610.59 × 331.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.42x = 202,538.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,538.81/442.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.80

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