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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.72, 609.12 and 358.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.72, 609.12 and 358.83 is: 494.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.72 : 609.12 = 358.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.72/609.12 = 358.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.72x = 609.12 × 358.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.72x = 218,570.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,570.53/441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.82

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