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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.86, 610.74 and 411.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.86, 610.74 and 411.66 is: 567.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.86 : 610.74 = 411.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.86/610.74 = 411.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.86x = 610.74 × 411.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.86x = 251,417.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,417.23/442.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.71

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