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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.81, 609.74 and 331.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.81, 609.74 and 331.10 is: 456.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.81 : 609.74 = 331.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.81/609.74 = 331.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.81x = 609.74 × 331.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.81x = 201,884.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,884.91/441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.95

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