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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.88, 608.47 and 379.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.88, 608.47 and 379.62 is: 522.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.88 : 608.47 = 379.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.88/608.47 = 379.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.88x = 608.47 × 379.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.88x = 230,986.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,986.43/441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.74

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