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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.17, 608.89 and 284.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.17, 608.89 and 284.03 is: 392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.17 : 608.89 = 284.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.17/608.89 = 284.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.17x = 608.89 × 284.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.17x = 172,943.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,943.03/441.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.01

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