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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.72, 608.90 and 310.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.72, 608.90 and 310.36 is: 427.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.72 : 608.90 = 310.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.72/608.90 = 310.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.72x = 608.90 × 310.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.72x = 188,978.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,978.20/441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.82

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