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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.42, 661.05 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.42, 661.05 and 304.08 is: 455.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.42 : 661.05 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.42/661.05 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.42x = 661.05 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.42x = 201,012.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,012.08/441.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.38

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