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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.74, 609.71 and 441.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.74, 609.71 and 441.39 is: 607.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.74 : 609.71 = 441.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.74/609.71 = 441.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.74x = 609.71 × 441.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.74x = 269,117.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,117.69/442.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.85

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