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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.68, 610.92 and 331.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.68, 610.92 and 331.98 is: 458.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.68 : 610.92 = 331.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.68/610.92 = 331.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.68x = 610.92 × 331.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.68x = 202,813.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,813.22/442.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.15

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