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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.92, 610.02 and 317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.92, 610.02 and 317.60 is: 438.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.92 : 610.02 = 317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.92/610.02 = 317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.92x = 610.02 × 317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.92x = 193,742.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,742.35/441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.41

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