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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.61, 611.09 and 302.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.61, 611.09 and 302.69 is: 417.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.61 : 611.09 = 302.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.61/611.09 = 302.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.61x = 611.09 × 302.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.61x = 184,970.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,970.25/442.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.90

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