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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.48, 608.73 and 358.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.48, 608.73 and 358.34 is: 494.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.48 : 608.73 = 358.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.48/608.73 = 358.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.48x = 608.73 × 358.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.48x = 218,129.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,129.26/441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.09

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