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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.60, 609.71 and 394.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.60, 609.71 and 394.83 is: 545.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.60 : 609.71 = 394.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.60/609.71 = 394.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.60x = 609.71 × 394.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.60x = 240,726.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,726.78/441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.12

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