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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.60, 610.66 and 302.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.60, 610.66 and 302.60 is: 417.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.60 : 610.66 = 302.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.60/610.66 = 302.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.60x = 610.66 × 302.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.60x = 184,785.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,785.72/442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.50

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