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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.30, 660.87 and 310.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.30, 660.87 and 310.98 is: 465.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.30 : 660.87 = 310.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.30/660.87 = 310.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.30x = 660.87 × 310.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.30x = 205,517.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,517.35/441.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.71

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