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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.65, 610.57 and 302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.65, 610.57 and 302.52 is: 417.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.65 : 610.57 = 302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.65/610.57 = 302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.65x = 610.57 × 302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.65x = 184,709.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,709.64/442.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.28

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