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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.48, 610.68 and 302.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.48, 610.68 and 302.74 is: 417.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.48 : 610.68 = 302.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.48/610.68 = 302.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.48x = 610.68 × 302.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.48x = 184,877.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,877.26/442.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.82

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