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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.68, 611.64 and 332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.68, 611.64 and 332.88 is: 459.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.68 : 611.64 = 332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.68/611.64 = 332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.68x = 611.64 × 332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.68x = 203,602.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,602.72/442.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.93

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