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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.03, 607.89 and 427.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.03, 607.89 and 427.95 is: 589.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.03 : 607.89 = 427.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.03/607.89 = 427.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.03x = 607.89 × 427.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.03x = 260,146.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,146.53/441.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.86

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