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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.13, 608.76 and 286.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.13, 608.76 and 286.15 is: 394.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.13 : 608.76 = 286.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.13/608.76 = 286.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.13x = 608.76 × 286.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.13x = 174,196.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,196.67/441.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.89

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