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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.60, 608.55 and 434.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.60, 608.55 and 434.52 is: 598.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.60 : 608.55 = 434.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.60/608.55 = 434.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.60x = 608.55 × 434.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.60x = 264,427.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,427.15/441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.79

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