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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.98, 608.69 and 432.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.98, 608.69 and 432.41 is: 595.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.98 : 608.69 = 432.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.98/608.69 = 432.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.98x = 608.69 × 432.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.98x = 263,206.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,206.25/441.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.52

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