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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.26, 663.41 and 412.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.26, 663.41 and 412.71 is: 620.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.26 : 663.41 = 412.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.26/663.41 = 412.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.26x = 663.41 × 412.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.26x = 273,795.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,795.94/441.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.49

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