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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.63, 663.17 and 304.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.63, 663.17 and 304.71 is: 457.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.63 : 663.17 = 304.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.63/663.17 = 304.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.63x = 663.17 × 304.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.63x = 202,073.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,073.01/441.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.56

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