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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.81, 608.82 and 317.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.81, 608.82 and 317.07 is: 436.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.81 : 608.82 = 317.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.81/608.82 = 317.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.81x = 608.82 × 317.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.81x = 193,033.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,033.93/441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.92

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