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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.56, 607.96 and 427.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.56, 607.96 and 427.59 is: 588.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.56 : 607.96 = 427.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.56/607.96 = 427.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.56x = 607.96 × 427.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.56x = 259,956.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,956.55/441.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.72

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