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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.92, 661.32 and 304.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.92, 661.32 and 304.88 is: 456.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.92 : 661.32 = 304.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.92/661.32 = 304.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.92x = 661.32 × 304.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.92x = 201,623.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,623.24/441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.24

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