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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.44, 610.02 and 343.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.44, 610.02 and 343.98 is: 474.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.44 : 610.02 = 343.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.44/610.02 = 343.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.44x = 610.02 × 343.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.44x = 209,834.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,834.68/442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.27

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