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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.24, 608.68 and 283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.24, 608.68 and 283.59 is: 391.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.24 : 608.68 = 283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.24/608.68 = 283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.24x = 608.68 × 283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.24x = 172,615.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,615.56/441.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.21

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