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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.01, 609.38 and 316.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.01, 609.38 and 316.45 is: 437.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.01 : 609.38 = 316.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.01/609.38 = 316.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.01x = 609.38 × 316.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.01x = 192,836.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,836.40/441.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.27

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