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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.32, 608.39 and 316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.32, 608.39 and 316.94 is: 436.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.32 : 608.39 = 316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.32/608.39 = 316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.32x = 608.39 × 316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.32x = 192,818.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,818.50/441.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.92

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