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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.98, 611.05 and 422.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.98, 611.05 and 422.61 is: 584.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.98 : 611.05 = 422.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.98/611.05 = 422.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.98x = 611.05 × 422.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.98x = 258,235.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,235.84/441.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.28

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