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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.89, 610.91 and 316.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.89, 610.91 and 316.62 is: 436.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.89 : 610.91 = 316.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.89/610.91 = 316.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.89x = 610.91 × 316.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.89x = 193,421.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,421.69/442.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.73

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