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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.80, 609.66 and 343.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.80, 609.66 and 343.98 is: 473.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.80 : 609.66 = 343.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.80/609.66 = 343.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.80x = 609.66 × 343.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.80x = 209,710.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,710.85/442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.60

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