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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.74, 609.17 and 348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.74, 609.17 and 348.59 is: 480.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.74 : 609.17 = 348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.74/609.17 = 348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.74x = 609.17 × 348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.74x = 212,345.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,345.78/441.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.71

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