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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.09, 608.30 and 396.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.09, 608.30 and 396.20 is: 546.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.09 : 608.30 = 396.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.09/608.30 = 396.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.09x = 608.30 × 396.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.09x = 241,008.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,008.46/441.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.39

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