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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.56, 610.08 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.56, 610.08 and 332.16 is: 457.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.56 : 610.08 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.56/610.08 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.56x = 610.08 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.56x = 202,644.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,644.17/442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.89

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