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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.64, 609.42 and 275.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.64, 609.42 and 275.83 is: 380.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.64 : 609.42 = 275.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.64/609.42 = 275.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.64x = 609.42 × 275.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.64x = 168,096.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,096.32/441.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.62

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