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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.67, 660.72 and 331.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.67, 660.72 and 331.91 is: 496.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.67 : 660.72 = 331.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.67/660.72 = 331.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.67x = 660.72 × 331.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.67x = 219,299.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,299.58/441.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.52

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