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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.43, 609.38 and 331.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.43, 609.38 and 331.27 is: 457.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.43 : 609.38 = 331.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.43/609.38 = 331.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.43x = 609.38 × 331.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.43x = 201,869.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,869.31/441.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.31

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