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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.71, 608.94 and 379.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.71, 608.94 and 379.25 is: 522.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.71 : 608.94 = 379.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.71/608.94 = 379.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.71x = 608.94 × 379.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.71x = 230,937.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,937.45/441.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.83

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