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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.81, 609.56 and 348.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.81, 609.56 and 348.26 is: 480.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.81 : 609.56 = 348.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.81/609.56 = 348.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.81x = 609.56 × 348.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.81x = 212,285.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,285.37/441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.50

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