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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.21, 660.71 and 311.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.21, 660.71 and 311.34 is: 466.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.21 : 660.71 = 311.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.21/660.71 = 311.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.21x = 660.71 × 311.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.21x = 205,700.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,700.59/441.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.22

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