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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.68, 611.04 and 287.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.68, 611.04 and 287.46 is: 396.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.68 : 611.04 = 287.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.68/611.04 = 287.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.68x = 611.04 × 287.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.68x = 175,649.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,649.56/442.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.79

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