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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.82, 610.83 and 390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.82, 610.83 and 390.48 is: 538.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.82 : 610.83 = 390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.82/610.83 = 390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.82x = 610.83 × 390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.82x = 238,516.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,516.90/442.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.64

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