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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.36, 660.72 and 412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.36, 660.72 and 412.20 is: 617.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.36 : 660.72 = 412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.36/660.72 = 412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.36x = 660.72 × 412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.36x = 272,348.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,348.78/441.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.07

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