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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.32, 661.57 and 414.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.32, 661.57 and 414.62 is: 618.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.32 : 661.57 = 414.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.32/661.57 = 414.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.32x = 661.57 × 414.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.32x = 274,298.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,298.29/443.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.73

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