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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.60, 610.14 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.60, 610.14 and 332.08 is: 457.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.60 : 610.14 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.60/610.14 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.60x = 610.14 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.60x = 202,615.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,615.29/442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.78

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