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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.58, 609.12 and 310.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.58, 609.12 and 310.36 is: 428.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.58 : 609.12 = 310.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.58/609.12 = 310.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.58x = 609.12 × 310.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.58x = 189,046.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,046.48/441.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.11

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