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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.91, 609.52 and 284.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.91, 609.52 and 284.59 is: 392.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.91 : 609.52 = 284.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.91/609.52 = 284.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.91x = 609.52 × 284.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.91x = 173,458.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,458.83/441.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.53

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