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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.49, 610.76 and 354.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.49, 610.76 and 354.11 is: 488.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.49 : 610.76 = 354.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.49/610.76 = 354.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.49x = 610.76 × 354.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.49x = 216,274.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,274.06/442.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.77

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