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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.86, 611.04 and 354.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.86, 611.04 and 354.53 is: 489.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.86 : 611.04 = 354.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.86/611.04 = 354.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.86x = 611.04 × 354.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.86x = 216,631.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,631.43/442.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.17

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