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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.46, 609.49 and 284.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.46, 609.49 and 284.15 is: 392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.46 : 609.49 = 284.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.46/609.49 = 284.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.46x = 609.49 × 284.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.46x = 173,188.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,188.46/441.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.31

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