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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.81, 611.12 and 332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.81, 611.12 and 332.10 is: 458.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.81 : 611.12 = 332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.81/611.12 = 332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.81x = 611.12 × 332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.81x = 202,952.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,952.95/442.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.33

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