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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.76, 609.68 and 318.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.76, 609.68 and 318.20 is: 438.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.76 : 609.68 = 318.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.76/609.68 = 318.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.76x = 609.68 × 318.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.76x = 193,997.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,997.92/442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.16

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