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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.66, 609.93 and 286.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.66, 609.93 and 286.50 is: 395.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.66 : 609.93 = 286.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.66/609.93 = 286.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.66x = 609.93 × 286.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.66x = 174,744.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,744.95/441.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.65

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