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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.89, 611.28 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.89, 611.28 and 344.88 is: 476.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.89 : 611.28 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.89/611.28 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.89x = 611.28 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.89x = 210,818.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,818.25/442.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.01

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