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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.76, 606.24 and 439.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.76, 606.24 and 439.68 is: 603.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.76 : 606.24 = 439.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.76/606.24 = 439.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.76x = 606.24 × 439.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.76x = 266,551.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,551.60/441.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.39

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