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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.20, 608.94 and 308.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.20, 608.94 and 308.36 is: 425.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.20 : 608.94 = 308.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.20/608.94 = 308.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.20x = 608.94 × 308.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.20x = 187,769.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,769.69/441.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.59

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