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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.17, 661.14 and 303.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.17, 661.14 and 303.87 is: 455.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.17 : 661.14 = 303.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.17/661.14 = 303.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.17x = 661.14 × 303.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.17x = 200,900.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,900.61/441.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.38

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