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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.55, 608.61 and 310.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.55, 608.61 and 310.33 is: 427.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.55 : 608.61 = 310.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.55/608.61 = 310.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.55x = 608.61 × 310.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.55x = 188,869.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,869.94/441.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.74

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