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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.32, 610.62 and 417.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.32, 610.62 and 417.92 is: 575.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.32 : 610.62 = 417.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.32/610.62 = 417.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.32x = 610.62 × 417.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.32x = 255,190.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,190.31/443.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.63

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