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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.11, 611.19 and 437.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.11, 611.19 and 437.96 is: 605.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.11 : 611.19 = 437.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.11/611.19 = 437.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.11x = 611.19 × 437.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.11x = 267,673.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,673.72/442.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.45

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