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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.45, 609.53 and 310.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.45, 609.53 and 310.64 is: 428.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.45 : 609.53 = 310.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.45/609.53 = 310.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.45x = 609.53 × 310.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.45x = 189,339.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,339.80/441.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.90

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