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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.21, 608.17 and 347.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.21, 608.17 and 347.81 is: 479.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.21 : 608.17 = 347.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.21/608.17 = 347.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.21x = 608.17 × 347.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.21x = 211,527.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,527.61/441.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.43

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