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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.50, 610.54 and 302.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.50, 610.54 and 302.91 is: 417.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.50 : 610.54 = 302.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.50/610.54 = 302.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.50x = 610.54 × 302.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.50x = 184,935.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,935.62/442.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.94

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