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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.20, 661.44 and 405.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.20, 661.44 and 405.20 is: 607.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.20 : 661.44 = 405.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.20/661.44 = 405.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.20x = 661.44 × 405.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.20x = 268,015.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,015.49/441.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.47

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