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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.92, 661.08 and 305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.92, 661.08 and 305 is: 456.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.92 : 661.08 = 305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.92/661.08 = 305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.92x = 661.08 × 305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.92x = 201,629.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,629.40/441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.26

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