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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.82, 610.79 and 302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.82, 610.79 and 302.72 is: 417.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.82 : 610.79 = 302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.82/610.79 = 302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.82x = 610.79 × 302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.82x = 184,893.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,893.78/442.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.54

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