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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.32, 662.88 and 411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.32, 662.88 and 411.60 is: 616.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.32 : 662.88 = 411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.32/662.88 = 411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.32x = 662.88 × 411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.32x = 272,841.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,841.41/442.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.84

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