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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.90, 663.15 and 346.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.90, 663.15 and 346.10 is: 518.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.90 : 663.15 = 346.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.90/663.15 = 346.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.90x = 663.15 × 346.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.90x = 229,516.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,516.22/442.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.21

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