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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.49, 609.19 and 254.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.49, 609.19 and 254.95 is: 351.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.49 : 609.19 = 254.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.49/609.19 = 254.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.49x = 609.19 × 254.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.49x = 155,312.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,312.99/441.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.79

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