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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.91, 609.89 and 301.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.91, 609.89 and 301.98 is: 416.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.91 : 609.89 = 301.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.91/609.89 = 301.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.91x = 609.89 × 301.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.91x = 184,173.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,173.07/441.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.77

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