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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.03, 608.81 and 421.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.03, 608.81 and 421.44 is: 581.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.03 : 608.81 = 421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.03/608.81 = 421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.03x = 608.81 × 421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.03x = 256,574.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,574.78/441.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.76

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