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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.12, 661.32 and 303.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.12, 661.32 and 303.78 is: 455.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.12 : 661.32 = 303.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.12/661.32 = 303.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.12x = 661.32 × 303.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.12x = 200,895.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,895.79/441.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.42

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