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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.85, 611.08 and 311.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.85, 611.08 and 311.63 is: 430.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.85 : 611.08 = 311.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.85/611.08 = 311.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.85x = 611.08 × 311.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.85x = 190,427.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,427.03/442.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.01

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