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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.88, 611.28 and 305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.88, 611.28 and 305.12 is: 421.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.88 : 611.28 = 305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.88/611.28 = 305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.88x = 611.28 × 305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.88x = 186,513.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,513.75/442.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.14

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