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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.84, 609.64 and 332.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.84, 609.64 and 332.13 is: 457.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.84 : 609.64 = 332.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.84/609.64 = 332.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.84x = 609.64 × 332.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.84x = 202,479.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,479.73/442.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.23

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