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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.46, 662.61 and 401.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.46, 662.61 and 401.42 is: 601.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.46 : 662.61 = 401.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.46/662.61 = 401.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.46x = 662.61 × 401.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.46x = 265,984.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,984.91/442.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.15

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