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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.40, 664.80 and 410.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.40, 664.80 and 410.24 is: 616.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.40 : 664.80 = 410.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.40/664.80 = 410.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.40x = 664.80 × 410.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.40x = 272,727.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,727.55/442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.47

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