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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.44, 608.40 and 401.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.44, 608.40 and 401.84 is: 553.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.44 : 608.40 = 401.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.44/608.40 = 401.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.44x = 608.40 × 401.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.44x = 244,479.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,479.46/441.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.82

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