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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.68, 608.78 and 317.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.68, 608.78 and 317.15 is: 437.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.68 : 608.78 = 317.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.68/608.78 = 317.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.68x = 608.78 × 317.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.68x = 193,069.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,069.95/441.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.13

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