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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.56, 608.88 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.56, 608.88 and 343.08 is: 473.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.56 : 608.88 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.56/608.88 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.56x = 608.88 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.56x = 208,894.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,894.55/441.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.08

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