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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.24, 660.83 and 311.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.24, 660.83 and 311.37 is: 466.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.24 : 660.83 = 311.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.24/660.83 = 311.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.24x = 660.83 × 311.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.24x = 205,761.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,761.08/441.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.32

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