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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.70, 609.47 and 264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.70, 609.47 and 264.60 is: 365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.70 : 609.47 = 264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.70/609.47 = 264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.70x = 609.47 × 264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.70x = 161,265.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,265.76/441.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.10

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