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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.99, 609.69 and 284.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.99, 609.69 and 284.55 is: 392.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.99 : 609.69 = 284.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.99/609.69 = 284.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.99x = 609.69 × 284.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.99x = 173,487.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,487.29/441.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.51

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