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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.44, 610.60 and 324.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.44, 610.60 and 324.78 is: 448.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.44 : 610.60 = 324.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.44/610.60 = 324.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.44x = 610.60 × 324.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.44x = 198,310.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,310.67/442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.22

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