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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.57, 661.32 and 303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.57, 661.32 and 303.96 is: 455.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.57 : 661.32 = 303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.57/661.32 = 303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.57x = 661.32 × 303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.57x = 201,014.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,014.83/441.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.23

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