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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.96, 610.36 and 355.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.96, 610.36 and 355.28 is: 489.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.96 : 610.36 = 355.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.96/610.36 = 355.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.96x = 610.36 × 355.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.96x = 216,848.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,848.70/442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.54

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