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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.93, 610 and 403.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.93, 610 and 403.99 is: 556.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.93 : 610 = 403.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.93/610 = 403.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.93x = 610 × 403.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.93x = 246,433.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,433.90/442.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.37

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