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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.92, 611.24 and 303.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.92, 611.24 and 303.33 is: 418.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.92 : 611.24 = 303.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.92/611.24 = 303.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.92x = 611.24 × 303.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.92x = 185,404.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,404.37/442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.60

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