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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.64, 609.46 and 264.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.64, 609.46 and 264.61 is: 365.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.64 : 609.46 = 264.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.64/609.46 = 264.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.64x = 609.46 × 264.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.64x = 161,265.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,265.88/441.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.16

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