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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.96, 661.57 and 310.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.96, 661.57 and 310.74 is: 465.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.96 : 661.57 = 310.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.96/661.57 = 310.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.96x = 661.57 × 310.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.96x = 205,573.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,573.00/441.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.14

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