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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.85, 611.02 and 337.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.85, 611.02 and 337.91 is: 466.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.85 : 611.02 = 337.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.85/611.02 = 337.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.85x = 611.02 × 337.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.85x = 206,465.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,465.87/442.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.23

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