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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.38, 608.51 and 310.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.38, 608.51 and 310.16 is: 427.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.38 : 608.51 = 310.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.38/608.51 = 310.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.38x = 608.51 × 310.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.38x = 188,737.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,737.76/441.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.61

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