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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.60, 662.40 and 416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.60, 662.40 and 416.40 is: 624.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.60 : 662.40 = 416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.60/662.40 = 416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.60x = 662.40 × 416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.60x = 275,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,823.36/441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.60

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