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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.74, 609.39 and 310.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.74, 609.39 and 310.83 is: 428.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.74 : 609.39 = 310.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.74/609.39 = 310.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.74x = 609.39 × 310.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.74x = 189,416.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,416.69/441.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.80

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