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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.33, 609.12 and 283.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.33, 609.12 and 283.83 is: 391.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.33 : 609.12 = 283.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.33/609.12 = 283.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.33x = 609.12 × 283.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.33x = 172,886.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,886.53/441.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.74

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