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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.65, 608.85 and 317.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.65, 608.85 and 317.09 is: 437.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.65 : 608.85 = 317.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.65/608.85 = 317.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.65x = 608.85 × 317.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.65x = 193,061.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,061.77/441.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.14

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