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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.84, 609.48 and 286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.84, 609.48 and 286.68 is: 395.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.84 : 609.48 = 286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.84/609.48 = 286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.84x = 609.48 × 286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.84x = 174,725.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,725.73/441.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.45

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