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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.91, 608.97 and 317.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.91, 608.97 and 317.35 is: 437.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.91 : 608.97 = 317.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.91/608.97 = 317.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.91x = 608.97 × 317.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.91x = 193,256.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,256.63/441.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.32

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