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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.25, 661.39 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.25, 661.39 and 287.28 is: 430.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.25 : 661.39 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.25/661.39 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.25x = 661.39 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.25x = 190,004.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,004.12/441.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.61

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