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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.44, 610.49 and 353.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.44, 610.49 and 353.96 is: 488.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.44 : 610.49 = 353.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.44/610.49 = 353.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.44x = 610.49 × 353.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.44x = 216,084.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,084.22/442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.39

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