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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.88, 661.82 and 379.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.88, 661.82 and 379.48 is: 568.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.88 : 661.82 = 379.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.88/661.82 = 379.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.88x = 661.82 × 379.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.88x = 251,147.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,147.45/441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.36

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