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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.89, 610.94 and 411.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.89, 610.94 and 411.62 is: 567.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.89 : 610.94 = 411.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.89/610.94 = 411.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.89x = 610.94 × 411.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.89x = 251,473.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,473.10/442.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.80

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