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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.81, 609.59 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.81, 609.59 and 301.68 is: 416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.81 : 609.59 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.81/609.59 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.81x = 609.59 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.81x = 183,901.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,901.87/441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.25

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