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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.64, 609.24 and 284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.64, 609.24 and 284.20 is: 392.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.64 : 609.24 = 284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.64/609.24 = 284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.64x = 609.24 × 284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.64x = 173,146.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,146.01/441.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.05

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