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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.60, 610.09 and 348.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.60, 610.09 and 348.93 is: 480.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.60 : 610.09 = 348.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.60/610.09 = 348.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.60x = 610.09 × 348.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.60x = 212,877.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,877.83/442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.97

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