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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.47, 607.92 and 316.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.47, 607.92 and 316.91 is: 436.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.47 : 607.92 = 316.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.47/607.92 = 316.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.47x = 607.92 × 316.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.47x = 192,655.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,655.93/441.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.40

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