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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.84, 609.90 and 315.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.84, 609.90 and 315.96 is: 436.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.84 : 609.90 = 315.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.84/609.90 = 315.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.84x = 609.90 × 315.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.84x = 192,704.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,704.00/441.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.14

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