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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.82, 660.90 and 401.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.82, 660.90 and 401.72 is: 600.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.82 : 660.90 = 401.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.82/660.90 = 401.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.82x = 660.90 × 401.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.82x = 265,496.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,496.41/441.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.92

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