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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.31, 609.45 and 411.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.31, 609.45 and 411.54 is: 567.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.31 : 609.45 = 411.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.31/609.45 = 411.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.31x = 609.45 × 411.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.31x = 250,813.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,813.05/442.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.06

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