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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.87, 609.63 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.87, 609.63 and 343.44 is: 473.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.87 : 609.63 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.87/609.63 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.87x = 609.63 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.87x = 209,371.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,371.33/441.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.83

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