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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.84, 609.04 and 343.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.84, 609.04 and 343.42 is: 473.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.84 : 609.04 = 343.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.84/609.04 = 343.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.84x = 609.04 × 343.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.84x = 209,156.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,156.52/441.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.38

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