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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.40, 608.36 and 420.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.40, 608.36 and 420.88 is: 580.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.40 : 608.36 = 420.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.40/608.36 = 420.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.40x = 608.36 × 420.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.40x = 256,046.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,046.56/441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.08

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