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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.88, 609.99 and 318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.88, 609.99 and 318.16 is: 439.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.88 : 609.99 = 318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.88/609.99 = 318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.88x = 609.99 × 318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.88x = 194,074.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,074.42/441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.20

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