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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.21, 661.55 and 304.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.21, 661.55 and 304.10 is: 455.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.21 : 661.55 = 304.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.21/661.55 = 304.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.21x = 661.55 × 304.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.21x = 201,172.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,172.53/441.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.96

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