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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.54, 609.38 and 354.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.54, 609.38 and 354.46 is: 489.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.54 : 609.38 = 354.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.54/609.38 = 354.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.54x = 609.38 × 354.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.54x = 216,000.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,000.83/441.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.20

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