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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.46, 610.50 and 302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.46, 610.50 and 302.68 is: 417.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.46 : 610.50 = 302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.46/610.50 = 302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.46x = 610.50 × 302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.46x = 184,786.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,786.14/442.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.63

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