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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.20, 608.52 and 316.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.20, 608.52 and 316.64 is: 436.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.20 : 608.52 = 316.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.20/608.52 = 316.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.20x = 608.52 × 316.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.20x = 192,681.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,681.77/441.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.72

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