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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.44, 608.94 and 425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.44, 608.94 and 425.88 is: 586.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.44 : 608.94 = 425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.44/608.94 = 425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.44x = 608.94 × 425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.44x = 259,335.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,335.37/442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.15

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