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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.96, 610.76 and 287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.96, 610.76 and 287.44 is: 396.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.96 : 610.76 = 287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.96/610.76 = 287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.96x = 610.76 × 287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.96x = 175,556.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,556.85/442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.33

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