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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.81, 662.70 and 304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.81, 662.70 and 304.43 is: 456.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.81 : 662.70 = 304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.81/662.70 = 304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.81x = 662.70 × 304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.81x = 201,742.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,742.45/441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.63

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