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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.02, 661.54 and 418.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.02, 661.54 and 418.34 is: 627.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.02 : 661.54 = 418.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.02/661.54 = 418.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.02x = 661.54 × 418.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.02x = 276,748.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,748.64/441.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.52

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