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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.41, 609.42 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.41, 609.42 and 301.76 is: 416.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.41 : 609.42 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.41/609.42 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.41x = 609.42 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.41x = 183,895.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,895.53/441.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.61

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