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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.18, 663.28 and 408.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.18, 663.28 and 408.78 is: 611.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.18 : 663.28 = 408.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.18/663.28 = 408.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.18x = 663.28 × 408.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.18x = 271,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,130.24/443.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.78

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