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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 663.12 and 409.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 663.12 and 409.68 is: 614.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 663.12 = 409.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/663.12 = 409.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 663.12 × 409.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 271,667.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,667.00/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.52

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