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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.25, 608.93 and 286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.25, 608.93 and 286 is: 394.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.25 : 608.93 = 286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.25/608.93 = 286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.25x = 608.93 × 286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.25x = 174,153.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,153.98/441.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.68

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