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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.51, 610.71 and 331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.51, 610.71 and 331.80 is: 457.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.51 : 610.71 = 331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.51/610.71 = 331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.51x = 610.71 × 331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.51x = 202,633.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,633.58/442.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.92

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