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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.75, 609.33 and 331.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.75, 609.33 and 331.05 is: 456.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.75 : 609.33 = 331.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.75/609.33 = 331.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.75x = 609.33 × 331.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.75x = 201,718.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,718.70/441.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.64

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