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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.97, 663.21 and 408.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.97, 663.21 and 408.15 is: 612.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.97 : 663.21 = 408.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.97/663.21 = 408.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.97x = 663.21 × 408.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.97x = 270,689.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,689.16/441.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.46

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