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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.62, 611.42 and 354.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.62, 611.42 and 354.33 is: 489.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.62 : 611.42 = 354.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.62/611.42 = 354.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.62x = 611.42 × 354.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.62x = 216,642.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,642.68/442.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.46

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