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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.94, 659.72 and 409.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.94, 659.72 and 409.90 is: 611.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.94 : 659.72 = 409.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.94/659.72 = 409.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.94x = 659.72 × 409.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.94x = 270,416.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,416.95/441.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.89

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