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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.96, 608.40 and 418.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.96, 608.40 and 418.92 is: 576.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.96 : 608.40 = 418.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.96/608.40 = 418.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.96x = 608.40 × 418.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.96x = 254,870.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,870.93/441.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.68

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