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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.81, 662.62 and 288.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.81, 662.62 and 288.81 is: 433.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.81 : 662.62 = 288.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.81/662.62 = 288.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.81x = 662.62 × 288.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.81x = 191,371.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,371.28/441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.15

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