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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.39, 609.08 and 286.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.39, 609.08 and 286.14 is: 394.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.39 : 609.08 = 286.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.39/609.08 = 286.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.39x = 609.08 × 286.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.39x = 174,280.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,280.72/441.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.85

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