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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.25, 608.98 and 283.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.25, 608.98 and 283.82 is: 391.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.25 : 608.98 = 283.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.25/608.98 = 283.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.25x = 608.98 × 283.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.25x = 172,841.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,841.52/441.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.71

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