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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.86, 609.94 and 322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.86, 609.94 and 322.40 is: 445.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.86 : 609.94 = 322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.86/609.94 = 322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.86x = 609.94 × 322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.86x = 196,644.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,644.66/441.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.04

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