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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.59, 609 and 379.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.59, 609 and 379.40 is: 523.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.59 : 609 = 379.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.59/609 = 379.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.59x = 609 × 379.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.59x = 231,054.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,054.60/441.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.23

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