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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.88, 609.45 and 394.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.88, 609.45 and 394.66 is: 544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.88 : 609.45 = 394.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.88/609.45 = 394.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.88x = 609.45 × 394.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.88x = 240,525.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,525.54/441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.32

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