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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.02, 608.97 and 286.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.02, 608.97 and 286.04 is: 394.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.02 : 608.97 = 286.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.02/608.97 = 286.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.02x = 608.97 × 286.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.02x = 174,189.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,189.78/441.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.97

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