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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.66, 661.80 and 287.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.66, 661.80 and 287.46 is: 430.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.66 : 661.80 = 287.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.66/661.80 = 287.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.66x = 661.80 × 287.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.66x = 190,241.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,241.03/441.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.74

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