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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.59, 610.92 and 395.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.59, 610.92 and 395.88 is: 546.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.59 : 610.92 = 395.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.59/610.92 = 395.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.59x = 610.92 × 395.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.59x = 241,852.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,852.16/442.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.45

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