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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.79, 661.33 and 344.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.79, 661.33 and 344.59 is: 515.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.79 : 661.33 = 344.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.79/661.33 = 344.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.79x = 661.33 × 344.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.79x = 227,886.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,886.48/441.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.83

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