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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.24, 659.47 and 411.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.24, 659.47 and 411.46 is: 613.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.24 : 659.47 = 411.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.24/659.47 = 411.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.24x = 659.47 × 411.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.24x = 271,343.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,343.47/442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.57

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