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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.48, 609.72 and 344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.48, 609.72 and 344.40 is: 475.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.48 : 609.72 = 344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.48/609.72 = 344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.48x = 609.72 × 344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.48x = 209,987.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,987.57/441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.64

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