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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.78, 609.96 and 286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.78, 609.96 and 286.80 is: 395.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.78 : 609.96 = 286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.78/609.96 = 286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.78x = 609.96 × 286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.78x = 174,936.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,936.53/441.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.98

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