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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.72, 611.68 and 332.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.72, 611.68 and 332.00 is: 458.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.72 : 611.68 = 332.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.72/611.68 = 332.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.72x = 611.68 × 332.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.72x = 203,075.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,075.85/442.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.70

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