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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.84, 610.85 and 359.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.84, 610.85 and 359.95 is: 496.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.84 : 610.85 = 359.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.84/610.85 = 359.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.84x = 610.85 × 359.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.84x = 219,873.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,873.66/442.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.51

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