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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.54, 608.09 and 431.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.54, 608.09 and 431.97 is: 594.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.54 : 608.09 = 431.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.54/608.09 = 431.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.54x = 608.09 × 431.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.54x = 262,674.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,674.48/441.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.91

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