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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.81, 609.50 and 284.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.81, 609.50 and 284.41 is: 392.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.81 : 609.50 = 284.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.81/609.50 = 284.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.81x = 609.50 × 284.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.81x = 173,343.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,343.43/441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.35

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