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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.46, 611.01 and 318.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.46, 611.01 and 318.97 is: 440.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.46 : 611.01 = 318.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.46/611.01 = 318.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.46x = 611.01 × 318.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.46x = 194,894.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,894.62/442.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.48

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