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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.85, 610.49 and 311.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.85, 610.49 and 311.45 is: 429.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.85 : 610.49 = 311.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.85/610.49 = 311.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.85x = 610.49 × 311.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.85x = 190,134.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,134.84/442.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.35

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