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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.99, 663.03 and 408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.99, 663.03 and 408.24 is: 612.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.99 : 663.03 = 408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.99/663.03 = 408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.99x = 663.03 × 408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.99x = 270,675.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,675.37/441.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.40

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