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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.48, 610.93 and 318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.48, 610.93 and 318.18 is: 439.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.48 : 610.93 = 318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.48/610.93 = 318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.48x = 610.93 × 318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.48x = 194,385.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,385.85/442.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.31

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