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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.58, 660.62 and 410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.58, 660.62 and 410 is: 611.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.58 : 660.62 = 410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.58/660.62 = 410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.58x = 660.62 × 410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.58x = 270,854.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,854.20/442.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.99

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