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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.70, 609.28 and 284.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.70, 609.28 and 284.54 is: 392.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.70 : 609.28 = 284.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.70/609.28 = 284.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.70x = 609.28 × 284.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.70x = 173,364.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,364.53/441.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.49

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