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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.66, 611.15 and 303.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.66, 611.15 and 303.01 is: 418.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.66 : 611.15 = 303.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.66/611.15 = 303.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.66x = 611.15 × 303.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.66x = 185,184.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,184.56/442.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.34

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