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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.55, 610.12 and 317.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.55, 610.12 and 317.62 is: 438.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.55 : 610.12 = 317.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.55/610.12 = 317.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.55x = 610.12 × 317.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.55x = 193,781.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,781.68/441.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.87

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