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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.54, 608.87 and 379.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.54, 608.87 and 379.58 is: 523.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.54 : 608.87 = 379.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.54/608.87 = 379.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.54x = 608.87 × 379.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.54x = 231,109.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,109.93/441.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.42

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