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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.60, 609.28 and 301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.60, 609.28 and 301.60 is: 416.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.60 : 609.28 = 301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.60/609.28 = 301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.60x = 609.28 × 301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.60x = 183,758.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,758.85/441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.12

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