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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.65, 610.60 and 282.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.65, 610.60 and 282.85 is: 390.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.65 : 610.60 = 282.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.65/610.60 = 282.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.65x = 610.60 × 282.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.65x = 172,708.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,708.21/442.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.17

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