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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.53, 609 and 284.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.53, 609 and 284.21 is: 392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.53 : 609 = 284.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.53/609 = 284.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.53x = 609 × 284.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.53x = 173,083.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,083.89/441.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.01

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