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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.14, 608.04 and 422.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.14, 608.04 and 422.91 is: 582.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.14 : 608.04 = 422.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.14/608.04 = 422.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.14x = 608.04 × 422.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.14x = 257,146.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,146.20/441.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.92

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