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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.43, 609.21 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.43, 609.21 and 301.50 is: 416.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.43 : 609.21 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.43/609.21 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.43x = 609.21 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.43x = 183,676.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,676.82/441.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.10

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