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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.84, 662.40 and 304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.84, 662.40 and 304.48 is: 456.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.84 : 662.40 = 304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.84/662.40 = 304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.84x = 662.40 × 304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.84x = 201,687.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,687.55/441.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.47

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