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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.41, 608.83 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.41, 608.83 and 284.04 is: 391.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.41 : 608.83 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.41/608.83 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.41x = 608.83 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.41x = 172,931.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,931.36/441.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.77

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