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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.82, 610.77 and 302.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.82, 610.77 and 302.79 is: 417.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.82 : 610.77 = 302.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.82/610.77 = 302.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.82x = 610.77 × 302.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.82x = 184,932.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,932.48/442.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.63

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