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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441, 608.37 and 310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441, 608.37 and 310.08 is: 427.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441 : 608.37 = 310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441/608.37 = 310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441x = 608.37 × 310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441x = 188,643.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,643.37/441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.76

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