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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.47, 609.57 and 358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.47, 609.57 and 358.44 is: 494.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.47 : 609.57 = 358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.47/609.57 = 358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.47x = 609.57 × 358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.47x = 218,494.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,494.27/441.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.93

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