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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.57, 609.15 and 342.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.57, 609.15 and 342.64 is: 472.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.57 : 609.15 = 342.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.57/609.15 = 342.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.57x = 609.15 × 342.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.57x = 208,721.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,721.34/441.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.68

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