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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.46, 610.40 and 276.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.46, 610.40 and 276.62 is: 381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.46 : 610.40 = 276.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.46/610.40 = 276.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.46x = 610.40 × 276.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.46x = 168,846.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,846.49/442.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.61

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