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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.93, 608.62 and 402.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.93, 608.62 and 402.99 is: 554.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.93 : 608.62 = 402.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.93/608.62 = 402.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.93x = 608.62 × 402.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.93x = 245,267.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,267.77/441.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.99

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