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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.48, 610.92 and 344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.48, 610.92 and 344.08 is: 475.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.48 : 610.92 = 344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.48/610.92 = 344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.48x = 610.92 × 344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.48x = 210,205.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,205.35/442.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.06

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