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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.48, 611.40 and 317.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.48, 611.40 and 317.92 is: 439.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.48 : 611.40 = 317.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.48/611.40 = 317.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.48x = 611.40 × 317.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.48x = 194,376.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,376.29/442.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.29

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