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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.44, 610.56 and 311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.44, 610.56 and 311.28 is: 429.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.44 : 610.56 = 311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.44/610.56 = 311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.44x = 610.56 × 311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.44x = 190,055.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,055.12/442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.56

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