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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.50, 610.82 and 295.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.50, 610.82 and 295.08 is: 407.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.50 : 610.82 = 295.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.50/610.82 = 295.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.50x = 610.82 × 295.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.50x = 180,236.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,236.24/442.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.32

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