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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.12, 662.40 and 437.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.12, 662.40 and 437.76 is: 657.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.12 : 662.40 = 437.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.12/662.40 = 437.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.12x = 662.40 × 437.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.12x = 289,972.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,972.22/441.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.35

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