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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.34, 608.42 and 347.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.34, 608.42 and 347.68 is: 479.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.34 : 608.42 = 347.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.34/608.42 = 347.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.34x = 608.42 × 347.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.34x = 211,535.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,535.47/441.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.30

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