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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.05, 608.72 and 316.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.05, 608.72 and 316.71 is: 437.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.05 : 608.72 = 316.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.05/608.72 = 316.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.05x = 608.72 × 316.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.05x = 192,786.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,786.13/441.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.11

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