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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.56, 610.88 and 348.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.56, 610.88 and 348.04 is: 480.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.56 : 610.88 = 348.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.56/610.88 = 348.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.56x = 610.88 × 348.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.56x = 212,610.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,610.68/442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.41

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