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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.28, 931.26 and 442

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.28, 931.26 and 442 is: 609.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.28 : 931.26 = 442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.28/931.26 = 442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.28x = 931.26 × 442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.28x = 411,616.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,616.92/675.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.55

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