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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 660 and 417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 660 and 417.12 is: 622.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 660 = 417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/660 = 417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 660 × 417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 275,299.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,299.20/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.74

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