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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.42, 609.04 and 301.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.42, 609.04 and 301.30 is: 415.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.42 : 609.04 = 301.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.42/609.04 = 301.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.42x = 609.04 × 301.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.42x = 183,503.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,503.75/441.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.71

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