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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.97, 609.83 and 286.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.97, 609.83 and 286.63 is: 395.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.97 : 609.83 = 286.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.97/609.83 = 286.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.97x = 609.83 × 286.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.97x = 174,795.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,795.57/441.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.49

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