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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.56, 662.08 and 304.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.56, 662.08 and 304.46 is: 456.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.56 : 662.08 = 304.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.56/662.08 = 304.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.56x = 662.08 × 304.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.56x = 201,576.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,576.88/441.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.51

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