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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.43, 609.89 and 344.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.43, 609.89 and 344.01 is: 474.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.43 : 609.89 = 344.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.43/609.89 = 344.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.43x = 609.89 × 344.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.43x = 209,806.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,806.54/442.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.22

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