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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.83, 609.37 and 301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.83, 609.37 and 301.80 is: 416.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.83 : 609.37 = 301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.83/609.37 = 301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.83x = 609.37 × 301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.83x = 183,906.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,906.36/441.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.24

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