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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.51, 662.97 and 287.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.51, 662.97 and 287.81 is: 432.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.51 : 662.97 = 287.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.51/662.97 = 287.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.51x = 662.97 × 287.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.51x = 190,809.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,809.40/441.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.17

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