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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.80, 610.80 and 396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.80, 610.80 and 396.48 is: 546.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.80 : 610.80 = 396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.80/610.80 = 396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.80x = 610.80 × 396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.80x = 242,169.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,169.98/442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.91

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