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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.61, 662.58 and 210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.61, 662.58 and 210.60 is: 315.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.61 : 662.58 = 210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.61/662.58 = 210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.61x = 662.58 × 210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.61x = 139,539.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,539.35/441.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.98

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