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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.63, 608.02 and 418.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.63, 608.02 and 418.55 is: 576.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.63 : 608.02 = 418.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.63/608.02 = 418.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.63x = 608.02 × 418.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.63x = 254,482.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,482.68/441.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.24

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