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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.99, 609.68 and 353.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.99, 609.68 and 353.40 is: 487.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.99 : 609.68 = 353.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.99/609.68 = 353.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.99x = 609.68 × 353.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.99x = 215,460.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,460.91/441.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.48

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