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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.44, 661.92 and 287.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.44, 661.92 and 287.36 is: 430.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.44 : 661.92 = 287.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.44/661.92 = 287.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.44x = 661.92 × 287.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.44x = 190,209.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,209.33/441.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.88

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