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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441, 608.40 and 404.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441, 608.40 and 404.28 is: 557.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441 : 608.40 = 404.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441/608.40 = 404.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441x = 608.40 × 404.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441x = 245,963.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,963.95/441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.74

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