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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.60, 608.64 and 405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.60, 608.64 and 405.12 is: 558.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.60 : 608.64 = 405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.60/608.64 = 405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.60x = 608.64 × 405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.60x = 246,572.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,572.24/441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.36

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