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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.42, 609.17 and 301.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.42, 609.17 and 301.83 is: 416.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.42 : 609.17 = 301.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.42/609.17 = 301.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.42x = 609.17 × 301.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.42x = 183,863.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,863.69/441.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.53

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