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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.93, 609.25 and 317.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.93, 609.25 and 317.39 is: 437.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.93 : 609.25 = 317.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.93/609.25 = 317.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.93x = 609.25 × 317.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.93x = 193,366.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,366.02/441.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.55

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