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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.54, 609.38 and 301.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.54, 609.38 and 301.61 is: 416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.54 : 609.38 = 301.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.54/609.38 = 301.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.54x = 609.38 × 301.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.54x = 183,790.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,790.55/441.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.25

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