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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.23, 661.35 and 287.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.23, 661.35 and 287.26 is: 430.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.23 : 661.35 = 287.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.23/661.35 = 287.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.23x = 661.35 × 287.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.23x = 189,977.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,977.75/441.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.57

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