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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.52, 610.20 and 311.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.52, 610.20 and 311.48 is: 429.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.52 : 610.20 = 311.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.52/610.20 = 311.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.52x = 610.20 × 311.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.52x = 190,065.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,065.10/442.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.51

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