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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.03, 608.58 and 316.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.03, 608.58 and 316.95 is: 437.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.03 : 608.58 = 316.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.03/608.58 = 316.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.03x = 608.58 × 316.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.03x = 192,889.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,889.43/441.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.36

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