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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.90, 609.39 and 343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.90, 609.39 and 343.62 is: 473.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.90 : 609.39 = 343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.90/609.39 = 343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.90x = 609.39 × 343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.90x = 209,398.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,398.59/441.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.86

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