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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.51, 609.03 and 286.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.51, 609.03 and 286.26 is: 394.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.51 : 609.03 = 286.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.51/609.03 = 286.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.51x = 609.03 × 286.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.51x = 174,340.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,340.93/441.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.87

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