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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.28, 660.72 and 304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.28, 660.72 and 304.16 is: 455.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.28 : 660.72 = 304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.28/660.72 = 304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.28x = 660.72 × 304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.28x = 200,964.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,964.60/441.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.41

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