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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.73, 608.35 and 432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.73, 608.35 and 432.16 is: 595.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.73 : 608.35 = 432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.73/608.35 = 432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.73x = 608.35 × 432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.73x = 262,902.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,902.38/441.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.17

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