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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.28, 612.36 and 416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.28, 612.36 and 416.16 is: 574.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.28 : 612.36 = 416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.28/612.36 = 416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.28x = 612.36 × 416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.28x = 254,839.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,839.74/443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.90

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