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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.16, 608.61 and 283.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.16, 608.61 and 283.51 is: 391.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.16 : 608.61 = 283.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.16/608.61 = 283.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.16x = 608.61 × 283.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.16x = 172,547.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,547.02/441.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.12

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