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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.20, 608.44 and 341.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.20, 608.44 and 341.84 is: 471.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.20 : 608.44 = 341.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.20/608.44 = 341.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.20x = 608.44 × 341.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.20x = 207,989.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,989.13/441.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.42

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