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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.68, 609.39 and 308.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.68, 609.39 and 308.76 is: 426.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.68 : 609.39 = 308.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.68/609.39 = 308.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.68x = 609.39 × 308.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.68x = 188,155.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,155.26/441.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.00

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