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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.95, 608.70 and 359.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.95, 608.70 and 359.88 is: 494.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.95 : 608.70 = 359.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.95/608.70 = 359.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.95x = 608.70 × 359.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.95x = 219,058.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,058.96/442.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.55

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