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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.43, 610.25 and 316.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.43, 610.25 and 316.28 is: 436.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.43 : 610.25 = 316.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.43/610.25 = 316.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.43x = 610.25 × 316.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.43x = 193,005.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,005.24/442.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.24

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