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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.56, 610.23 and 331.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.56, 610.23 and 331.86 is: 457.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.56 : 610.23 = 331.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.56/610.23 = 331.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.56x = 610.23 × 331.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.56x = 202,510.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,510.93/442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.59

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