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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.96, 662.54 and 339.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.96, 662.54 and 339.08 is: 508.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.96 : 662.54 = 339.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.96/662.54 = 339.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.96x = 662.54 × 339.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.96x = 224,654.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,654.06/441.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.31

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