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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.48, 611.22 and 401.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.48, 611.22 and 401.08 is: 554.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.48 : 611.22 = 401.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.48/611.22 = 401.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.48x = 611.22 × 401.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.48x = 245,148.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,148.12/442.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.03

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