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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.55, 610.40 and 341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.55, 610.40 and 341.24 is: 470.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.55 : 610.40 = 341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.55/610.40 = 341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.55x = 610.40 × 341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.55x = 208,290.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,290.70/442.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.66

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