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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.04, 608.59 and 283.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.04, 608.59 and 283.66 is: 391.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.04 : 608.59 = 283.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.04/608.59 = 283.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.04x = 608.59 × 283.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.04x = 172,632.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,632.64/441.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.42

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